Church Book ‎#458

458. Awake, my soul! stretch every nerve

1 Awake, my soul! stretch every nerve,
And press with vigor on:
A heavenly race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crown.

2 A cloud of witnesses around
Hold thee in full survey;
Forget the steps already trod,
And onward urge thy way.

3 'Tis God's all animating voice
That calls thee from on high;
'Tis His own hand presents the prize
To thine aspiring eye.

4 Blest Saviour, introduced by Thee,
Have I my race begun;
And crowned with victory, at Thy feet
I'll lay my honors down.

Text Information

• First Line: Awake, my soul! stretch every nerve
• Author: Doddridge (1755)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Christian Life: Watchfulness and Fidelity; Twenty Seventh Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #5 or #123

Tune Information

• Name: WILTSHIRE
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: Sir G. Smart, 1828