Author: Philip Doddridge (1702-1751) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,052 hymnals Matching Instances: 1 First Line: Awake, my soul! stretch every nerve Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul! stretch every nerve,
And press with vigor on;
A heavenly race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crown.
2 ’Tis God’s all animating voice
That calls thee from on high;
’Tis He whose hand presents the prize
To thine aspiring eye.
3 A cloud of witnesses around
Hold thee in full survey;
Forget the steps already trod,
And onward urge thy way.
4 Blest Savior, introduced by Thee,
Our race have we begun;
And, crowned with victory, at Thy feet
We’ll lay our trophies down. Topics: Christan Life Christian Warfare Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Used With Tune: RICHMOND (Haweis)
Awake, My Soul!