The New Century Hymnal ‎#491

491. Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve

1 Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve,
and press with vigor on;
A heavenly race demands your zeal,
and an immortal crown,
and an immortal crown.

2 A cloud of witnesses around
holds you in full survey;
Forget the steps already trod,
and onward urge your way
and onward urge your way.

3 For God's all-animating voice
still calls us to the race;
And God's own hand still gives the prize
with never-ending grace,
with never-ending grace.

4 O Savior, shown the way by you,
I have my race begun;
And, crowned with victory, at your feet
I'll lay my honors down,
I'll lay my honors down.

Text Information

• First Line: Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve
• Title: Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve
• Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 (alt.)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  2 Timothy 4:7-8
  ;
  Philippians 3:12-14
  ;
  Hebrews 12:1
• Topic: Discipleship; Faith and Aspiration; Pilgrimage; Year A: Tuesday in Holy Week; Year A: Wednesday in Holy Week; Year A: Proper 22; Year A: Proper 28; Year B: Tuesday in Holy Week; Year B: Wednesday in Holy Week; Year C: Lent 5; Year C: Tuesday in Holy Week; Year C: Wednesday in Holy Week; Year C: Proper 25; Zeal

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTMAS
• Composer: G. F. Handel (1728)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: D Major