The New Sabbath School Hosanna ‎#146a

146a. 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 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve
• Publication Date: 1870
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Tune for 146, 246, 43, 234, and 244 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTMAS
• Composer: Handel
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Public Domain.