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A charge to keep I have
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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A charge to keep I have by Samuel Sebastian Wesley — Lyrics
A charge to keep I have,
A God to glorify,
A neverdying soul to save,
And fit it for the sky;
To serve the present age,
My calling to fulfil:
O may it all my powers engage
To do my Master's will!
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About A charge to keep I have
This hymn text expresses a profound sense of duty and accountability to God. The singer acknowledges a solemn charge: to glorify God, to save an immortal soul, and to fulfil their calling in service to the present age. It speaks of a deep personal commitment to fulfilling the Master's will, asking for divine assistance in maintaining vigilance and reliance on God. The plea for a "jealous care" and preparation for a "strict account" highlights the serious nature of this spiritual responsibility, emphasizing the eternal consequences of faithfulness or betrayal.
