The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#396

396. Pilgrim, Awake to Newborn Life

Text Information

• First Line: Pilgrim, awake! to newborn life
• Title: Pilgrim, Awake to Newborn Life
• Author: Wilmer D. Swope (1971)
• Alterer: John J. Overholt (1971)
• Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 2:11
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; The Church: Community of Pilgrims and Strangers
• Copyright: Text Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers; Text of hymn copyright by Wilmer D. Swope and John J. Overholt. Used by permission.
• Notes: Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul. I Pet. 2:11.

Tune Information

• Name: WARRINGTON
• Composer: Ralph Harrison (1748-1810) (1784)
• Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: M.M. 88