1. A charge to keep I have,
A God to glorify,
Who gave his Son my soul to save,
And fit it for the sky.

2. To serve the present age,
My calling to fulfill,
O may it all my pow'rs engage
To do my Master's will!

3. Arm me with watchful care
As in Thy sight to live,
And now Thy servant, Lord, prepare
A strict account to give!

4. Help me to watch and pray,
And still on Thee rely,
O let me not my trust betray,
But press to realms on high.