Religion
Leviticus 8:35: Keep the charge of the Lord, that ye die not
From Short Hymns on Select Passages of the Holy Scriptures (1762) · Osborn ed., vol. 9 (1870)
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 fulfil:
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.
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MLA
Wesley, Charles. “Leviticus 8:35: Keep the charge of the Lord, that ye die not.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/2561/.
Chicago
Wesley, Charles. “Leviticus 8:35: Keep the charge of the Lord, that ye die not.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/2561/.
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