A charge to keep I have, 

A God to glorify, 

A never-dying soul to save, 

And fit it for the sky. 



To serve the present age, 

My calling to fulfill: 

O may it all my powers engage 

To do my Master's will! 



Arm me with jealous care, 

As in Thy sight to live; 

And O Thy servant, Lord, prepare 

A strict account to give! 



Help me to watch and pray, 

And on Thyself rely, 

Assured, if I my trust betray, 

I shall for ever die.