The Church Hymnal ‎#489

489. Rise, my soul, and stretch thy wings

1 Rise, my soul, and stretch thy wings,
Thy better portion trace;
Rise from transitory things,
Toward heav'n, thy destined place,
Sun and moon and stars decay,
Time shall soon this earth remove;
Rise, my soul, and haste away
To seats prepared above.

2 Cease, my soul, O cease to mourn!
Press onward to the prize;
Soon thy Saviour will return,
To take thee to the skies:
There is everlasting peace,
Rest, enduring rest, in heaven;
There will sorrow ever cease,
And crowns of joy be given.

Text Information

• First Line: Rise, my soul, and stretch thy wings
• Author: R. Seagrave
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: AMSTERDAM
• Composer: J. Nares
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.