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Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve

Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,054 hymnals Topics: Call and Response Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, stretch ev'ry nerve, and press with vigor on; a heav'nly race demands thy zeal, and an immortal crown. 2 A cloud of witnesses around hold thee in full survey; forget the steps already trod and onward urge your 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 that prize, with peerless glories bright which shall new lustre boast, when victors' wreaths and monarch's gems shall blend in common dust. 5 Blest Saviour, introduced by thee have I my race begun, and crowned with vict'ry, at thy feet I'll lay my honors down. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24 Used With Tune: ST. FULBERT

Filled with the Spirit's Power

Author: J. R. Peacey Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 33 hymnals Topics: Calling and Response First Line: Filled with the Spirit's power, with one accord Lyrics: 1 Filled with the Spirit's power, with one accord the infant church confessed its risen Lord. O Holy Spirit, in the church today no less your power of fellowship display. 2 Now with the mind of Christ set us on fire, that unity may be our great desire. Give joy and peace; give faith to hear your call, and readiness in each to work for all. 3 Widen our love, good Spirit, to embrace with your compassion all the human race. Like wind and fire with life among us move, till we are known as Christ's, and Christian prove. Used With Tune: NATIONAL HYMN