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.

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.