The Heavenly Race

Rejoice, my soul, the trumpet sounds

Author: D. W. Whittle (1878)
Tune: [Rejoice, my soul, the trumpet sounds]
Published in 3 hymnals

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Representative Text

1 Rejoice, my soul, the trumpet sounds,
And calls thee to the strife;
Forget the things that are behind,
And seek the crown of life.

Refrain:
Press onward, onward, oh, my soul,
Look up to Christ, thy Lord—
You fight, I’ll conquer,
He hath said;
Trust in His faithful word.

2 A host of witnesses around,
Behold thee in the fight;
Keep on the path their feet have trod,
And keep the crown in sight. [Refrain]

3 Thy glorious captain from on high,
With joy looks down on thee,
" fight, I’ll conquer," is His word,
"I’ll give the victory." [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #10163

Author: D. W. Whittle

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Text Information

First Line: Rejoice, my soul, the trumpet sounds
Title: The Heavenly Race
Author: D. W. Whittle (1878)
Meter: 8.6.8.6 D
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Press onward, onward, O, my soul
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #10163
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The Cyber Hymnal #10163

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