A charge to keep I have (Samuel Sebastian Wesley)

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Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2009-12-26).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 17 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Words by Charles Wesley (1707-1788), who was Samuel Sebastian's grandfather.

General Information

Title: A charge to keep I have
Composer: Samuel Sebastian Wesley
Tune: Bowden
Lyricist: Charles Wesley

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB

Genre: SacredHymn   Meter: 66. 86 (S.M.)

Language: English
Instruments: a cappella or Keyboard
Published:

Description:

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Original text and translations

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1. A charge to keep I have,
 A God to glorify,
 A never-dying soul to save,
 And fit it for the sky.

2. To serve the present age,
 My calling to fulfil:
 O may it all my powers engage
 To do my Master's will.

3. Arm me with jealous care,
 As in thy sight to live;
 And O, thy servant, Lord, prepare
 A strict account to give.

4. Help me to watch and pray,
 And on thyself rely,
 And let me ne'er my trust betray,
 But press to realms on high.