Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#400a

400a. 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;
To His power and matchless grace
Their crowns of life they owe.

4 Lord, may I ever keep in view
The patterns Thou hast giv'n,
And ne’er forsake the blessèd road
That led them safe to heav'n.

Text Information

• First Line: Rise, O my soul, pursue the path
• Author: John Needham (1786)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Septuagesima; Christian Life and Hope: The Walk of Godliness: Christian Resolve and Holiness

Tune Information

• Name: ARLINGTON (Artaxerxes)
• Composer: Thomas Augustine Arne (1744, arr.)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Key: F Major