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Added Sep 29, 2025
Composer: Salvatore Ferrati
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O JESUS I HAVE PROMISED by Salvatore Ferrati — Lyrics

VERSE 1 O Jesus I have promised, To serve thee to the end Be Thou forever near me, My Master and my Friend: I shall not fear the battle If Thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway If Thou wilt be my Guide. VERSE 2 O let me feel thee near me! The world is ever near I see the sights that dazzle, The tempting sounds I hear; My foes are ever near me, Around me and within; But Jesus, draw Thou nearer, And shield my soul from sin. VERSE 3 O let me hear thee speaking In accents clear and still, Above the storms of passion, The murmurs of selfwill;
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About O JESUS I HAVE PROMISED

"O Jesus I Have Promised" is a beloved hymn of dedication that speaks directly to the heart of Christian discipleship. Set here to a stirring melody by Salvatore Ferrati, the song is a personal pledge of loyalty and a humble plea for Christ’s guiding presence. Choirs often lead this piece during moments of consecration, as an entrance hymn, or as a recessional, sending the congregation out with a renewed sense of purpose.

The verses capture the very real struggles of the faith journey. The lyrics acknowledge the distractions of the world—the "sights that dazzle" and the "storms of passion"—while asking for the Lord to draw nearer and shield the soul. It is a prayer that asks not just for protection, but for the grace to listen and follow closely in the Master's footmarks.

Singing this hymn brings a profound sense of comfort and resolve to the choir loft and the pews alike. The repeated affirmation of Jesus as both "Master and Friend" reminds the faithful that they do not walk their path alone, making it a deeply moving choice for any service focused on commitment and trust in God.