Author: John Needham Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran hymnal #400b (1908) Lyrics: 1 Rise, O my soul, pursue the path
By ancient worthies trod;
Aspiring, view those holy men
Who lived and walked with God.
2 Though dead, they speak in reason’s ear,
And in example live;
Their faith, and hope, and mighty deeds,
Still fresh instruction give.
3 ’Twas through the Lamb’s most precious blood
They conquered every foe;
To His power and matchless grace
Their crowns of life they owe.
4 Lord, may I ever keep in view
The patterns Thou hast giv'n,
And ne’er forsake the blessèd road
That led them safe to heav'n. Topics: Christian Life and Hope The Walk of Godliness: Christian Resolve and Holiness; Septuagesima Languages: English Tune Title: DOWNS
Rise, O my soul, pursue the path