A Charge to Keep I Have
Charles Wesley (1762) • English
Primary Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17
Verse 1
A charge to keep I have, a God to glorify, a never-dying soul to save, and fit it for the sky.
Verse 2
To serve the present age, my calling to fulfill, O may it all my pow'rs engage to do my Master's will!
Verse 3
Arm me with watchful care as in Thy sight to live, and now Thy servant, Lord, prepare a strict account to give!
Verse 4
Help me to watch and pray, and still on Thee rely, O let me not my trust betray, but press to realms on high.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- genesis 2:16-17
Reference 2
- leviticus 8:35
Reference 3
- numbers 9:19
Reference 4
- deuteronomy 10:12-13
Reference 5
- joshua 24:15
Reference 6
- 1-kings 2:2-3
Reference 7
- 2-chronicles 13:11
Reference 8
- psalms 40:8
Reference 9
- psalms 143:10
Reference 10
- proverbs 4:23