
Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: The Hymnbook #346 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Loyalty; Life in Christ Loyalty and Courage Lyrics: 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,
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 Saviour, introduced by Thee,
Have I my race begun;
And, crowned with victory, at Thy feet
I'll lay my honors down,
I'll lay my honors down.
Amen. Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14 Tune Title: CHRISTMAS
Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve