Hallowed Hymns, New and Old ‎#224

224. Awake, my Soul

1 Awake, my soul, stretch ev'ry 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 thy way,
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,
To thine aspiring eye.

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

Text Information

• First Line: Awake, my soul, stretch ev'ry nerve
• Title: Awake, my Soul
• Author: Philip Doddridge
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTMAS
• Composer: George F. Handel
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.