The Hymnal 1982 ‎#546

546. 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,
and an immortal crown.

2 A cloud of witnesses around
hold thee in full survey;
forget the steps already trod,
and onward urge your way,
and onward urge your 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,
to thine aspiring eye.

4 Then wake, my soul, stretch every nerve,
and press with vigor on;
a heavenly race demands thy zeal,
and an immortal crown,
and an immortal crown.

Text Information

• First Line: Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve
• Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751
• Meter: 86. 866
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Christian Vocation and Pilgrimage

Tune Information

• Name: SIROË
• Composer: George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759
• Meter: 86. 866
• Key: D Major
• Source: Melodia Sacra, 1815 (adapt.)