Christ in Song ‎#793

793. Stretch Every Nerve

1. Awake my soul! stretch ev'ry nerve,
And press with vigor on;
A heav'nly race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crown.

2. 'Tis God's all animating voice,
That calls thee from on high;
'Tis he whose hand presents the prize
To thine aspiring eye.

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

4. Blest Saviour, introduced by thee,
Our race have we begun;
And, crown'd with vict'ry, at thy feet
We'll lay our trophies down.

Text Information

• First Line: Awake my soul! stretch ev'ry nerve
• Title: Stretch Every Nerve
• Author: P. Doddridge
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Living His Life: Call to Activity

Tune Information

• Name: ARLINGTON
• Composer: Thos. Arne
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major