Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#552

552. 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 you 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.

4 Then wake, my soul, stretch every nerve,
And press with vigor on;
A heavenly race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crown.

Text Information

• First Line: Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve
• Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702 - 51
• Meter: 8 6, 8 6 6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church Year: Septuagesima to Lent; The Life In Christ: Service; The Life In Christ: Conflict and Victory
• Notes: This hymn may also be sung to NOTTINGHAM (ST. MAGNUS) (No. 454)

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTMAS
• Composer: George Frederick Handel, 1685 - 1759
• Meter: 8 6, 8 6 6.
• Key: D Major