Author: Rev. Philip Doddridge Hymnal: The Hymnal #278 (1950) Meter: 8.6.8.6 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. Topics: The Life in Christ Loyalty and Courage; Aspiration; Communion of Saints; Constancy; Courage and Loyalty; Discipleship and Service; Loyalty and Courage; Service; Watchfulness; Zeal Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS
Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve