I remember this song they used to sing this song in the Baptist church i dont go to church but this song has meaning Its very spiritual. And the songs they have today could never compare to these old hymns
Lyrics: 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 fulfill: 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.
My God.... My God... My God... I don't know what else to say.... BUT..... MY GOD...!!! I am on fire right now WORDS cannot express,,!! Thank you Jesus for the days of old. My God... My God... HE HEARD MY CRY...!! Amen
Can't help it...tears streaming down my face... here is another one... "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 fulfill; O may it all my powers engage to do my Master's will."
I wasn't going to make a comment about this song, but my mind goes back, to the slaves working, and crying out to God for help. This kind of singing is from the heart. God heard their prayer, and not only delivered them, but blessed future generations.Now we got some with million dollar contracts, buisness owners, and yes, the president of the United States.What a mighty God we serve !
I assume you were talking about Obama. If so, you have NO clue what you are talking about. My heart bleeds for "Christians" that think like this. Lord, please forgive! Maranatha!
My Grandfather's taught me this hymn when I was 5 years old, it was his favorite. He and I would open devocation every forth Sunday together at our home church. Why is it, I raised this hymn at my church months ago I was the only one singing?
These new Christians have forgotten the soulful heart-wrenching hymns which got us through the rough times...we've gotten too comfortable and all we desire to hear now is songs and sermons of reaping gifts in the flesh.
Because this new Age generation being fooled by Satanic influence that tell them God is only moved through CERTAIN ways of having church. I just read where the Bible told them to teach their daughters how to Wait and Lamente. Now, we gotta have a Jump and Fake Shout,,, no substance and a Praise Team competition,,,,,,Sit DOWN
There is something about those old hymns that always reminds us where we came from and how hard our ancestors prayed for better days. Just them crying out to God no organ, no drums, no piano, just saints singing and moanin’
I close my eyes and i envision my ancestors living through the worst possible conditions and still having the spiritual ability to still call upon our heavenly father's name. If only we were as strong as them and had just a morsel of their faith.
I grew up with Reverend Preston, II. His father baptised me and we are family. I am so blessed to have been reared in the Peaceful Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Mother Preston is also a wonderful singer. She can sing- God Specializes. To God be the Glory for this wonderful spirit filled family!.
This is so wonderful. If someone came in and tried to force you to give up these traditions that are the bedrock of your faith and culture, you would fight them with every ounce of strength. But that isn't what is happening now. Instead, the church is handing them over. Giving them up, bit by bit... and letting the Christian Entertainment Industry crowd them out.
Yes Mr. Pressley, this is that good ole worship music that ushers the Lords presence in. These hymns helped strengthen people in the earlier years and thank god that I had the chance to be brought up in a time that they were still singing them. I will be 33 in a couple of weeks and I know the importance of this music.
To the 20 people that don't like this song. every church and person sing this song in a different way and different tune. I guess you don't know what a charge to keep mean .
The late Rev Phillip lyde that was his favorite hymn he was the pastor of the St Paul missionary Baptist Church in Fleming ga he was the pastor for over thirty years he was one of the best pastors in liberty county Georgia
Ain't no harm in moaning🙏🙏🙏😭 Lord I thank you! You are good. We are flawed but YOU ARE GOOD! I didn't appreciate these hymns playing on the back row in the church writing notes but my Lord I appreciate them Now!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
words will never describe the FEELING you get from these hymns..... no instruments. just praises straight from the soul. i love it!! i grew up on this. hymn 454. im so glad that these moments are captured so we NEVER forget how it used to be. amen...
My father was, still is, a deacon at the church. So was his father and his grandfather. My memory of this hymn is two-fold. I remember singing it in church, but I also remember more vividly that my dad would sing it before I got disciplined with a belt he dubbed "The Brown Bomber."
Praise God, takes you back to when people knew what they were singing about and most important to whom they were sing to our father God. Wasn't a show as today, these were soul washing songs with power. Thank you Jesus.
This is @ Evergreen Baptist church in ft.lauderdale,Fl my birth church.......I grew up in the old church which is now the fellowship hall but I remember when this building was being built from the ground up the memories.
I really miss FECMBA! Miss going with my dad Rev. W.H. Hardemon. The church I am in now does not attend any association, so every now and then I have to bring them back to the Old Landmark. I love this, please don't stop posting the meets.
