
	
	
	
			
	
		Author: John Needham Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 148 hymnals Lyrics: 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. Used With Tune: PETERBOROUGH (Harrison) Text Sources: Hymns Devotional and Moral, 1768 
			
	Rise, O My Soul, Pursue the Path