Hymns for the Living Church ‎#454

454. Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve

1 Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve,
And press with vigor on;
A heav'nly race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crown,
And an immortal crown.

2 A cloud of witnesses around
Hold you 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 you from on high;
'Tis His own hand presents the prize
To thine aspiring eye,
To thine aspiring eye.

4 Blest Savior, introduced by Thee
Have I my race begun;
And crowned with vict'ry, at Thy feet
I'll lay my honors down,
I'll lay my honors down.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve
• Title: Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve
• Author: Philip Doddridge (1755)
• Meter: C.M. Repeats
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 12:1
• Topic: Conflict

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTMAS
• Composer: George F. Handel (Arr.)
• Meter: C.M. Repeats
• Key: D♭ Major
• Source: Weyman's Melodia Sacra, 1815