The Cyber Hymnal ‎#5823

5823. Rise, O My Soul, Pursue the Path

1. Rise, O my soul, pursue the path
By ancient worthies trod;
Aspiring, view those holy men
Who lived and walked with God.

2. Though dead, they speak in reason’s ear,
And in example live;
Their faith, and hope, and mighty deeds
Still fresh instruction give.

3. ’Twas through the Lamb’s most precious blood
They conquered every foe;
And to His power and matchless grace
Their crowns of life they owe.

4. Lord, May I ever keep in view
The patterns Thou hast given
And ne’er forsake the blessèd road
That led them safe to Heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: Rise, O my soul, pursue the path
• Title: Rise, O My Soul, Pursue the Path
• Author: John Needham (1768)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns Devotional and Moral, 1768
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: PETERBOROUGH (Harrison)
• Composer: Ralph Harrison (1786)
• Meter: CM
• Incipit: 13344 32135 54323
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain