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 fulfill;

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,

Assured, if I my trust betray,

I shall for ever die.