Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#400b

400b. Rise, O my soul, pursue the path

1 Rise, O my soul, pursue the path
By ancient worthies trod;
Aspiring, view those holy men
Who lived and walked with God.

2 Though dead, they speak in reason’s ear,
And in example live;
Their faith, and hope, and mighty deeds,
Still fresh instruction give.

3 ’Twas through the Lamb’s most precious blood
They conquered every foe;
To His power and matchless grace
Their crowns of life they owe.

4 Lord, may I ever keep in view
The patterns Thou hast giv'n,
And ne’er forsake the blessèd road
That led them safe to heav'n.

Text Information

• First Line: Rise, O my soul, pursue the path
• Author: John Needham (1786)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Christian Life and Hope: The Walk of Godliness: Christian Resolve and Holiness; Septuagesima
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: DOWNS
• Composer: Lowell Mason, Mus. Doc. (1832)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Key: E Major
• Notes: Public Domain.