The New Christian Hymnal ‎#321

321. Awake, My Soul, 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,
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 Savior, introduced by Thee,
Have I my race begun;
And, crowned 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, Stretch Every Nerve
• Author: Rev. Philip Doddridge (1755)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: The Christian Life: Warfare

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTMAS
• Composer: George F. Handel (1728)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 6
• Incipit: 34517 65123 34555
• Key: D Major