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;
O let me not my trust betray,
But press to realms on high.
