Scripture Verse

Kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. 1 Peter 1:5

Introduction

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I. Allan Sankey
1872–1915

Words: Ed­ith G. Cher­ry (1872–1897).

Music: I. Al­lan San­key, 1905 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Edith G. Cherry
1872–1897

Lyrics

Oh, to be Kept for Jesus!
Kept, by the power of God;
Kept from the world unspotted,
Treading where Jesus trod.

Refrain

Oh, to be Kept for Jesus!
Lord, at Thy feet I fall;
I would be nothing, nothing, nothing;
Thou shall be all in all.

Oh, to be Kept for Jesus!
Serving as He shall choose;
Kept for the Master’s pleasure;
Kept; for the Master’s use.

Refrain

Oh, to be Kept for Jesus!
Kept from the world apart;
Lowly in mind and spirit,
Gentle and pure in heart.

Refrain

Oh, to be Kept for Jesus!
Oh, to be all His own;
Kept, to be His forever,
Kept, to be His alone!

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