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Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve

Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 with repeat Appears in 1,054 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, stretch ev'ry nerve, and press with vigor on; a heav'nly race demands your 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 your way, and onward urge your way. 3 'Tis God's all-animating voice that calls you from on high; 'tis his own hand presents the prize to your aspiring eye, to your aspiring eye. 4 That prize with peerless glories bright, which shall new luster boast, when victors' wreaths and monarchs' gems shall blend in common dust, shall blend in common dust. 5 Blest Savior, introduced by you, have I my race begun; and, crowned with vict'ry, at your feet I'll lay my honors down, I'll lay my honors down. Topics: The Christian Life Christian Warfare; Pilgrimage and Guidance; The Christian Race; Rewards Used With Tune: CHRISTMAS

Higher Ground

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 333 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:14 First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up and let me stand Lyrics: 1. I'm pressing on the upward way, New heights I'm gaining ev'ry day; Still praying as I onward bound, "Lord, plant my feet on higher ground." Refrain: Lord, lift me up and let me stand, By faith, on heaven's tableland, A higher plane than I have found; Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. 2. My heart has no desire to stay Where doubts arise and fears dismay; Though some may dwell where these abound, My prayer, my aim is higher ground. [Refrain] 3. I want to live above the world, Though Satan's darts at me are hurled; For faith has caught the joyful sound, The song of saints on higher ground. [Refrain] 4. I want to scale the utmost height And catch a gleam of glory bright; But still I'll pray till heav'n I've found, "Lord, lead me on to higher ground." [Refrain] Used With Tune: HIGHER GROUND

Fight the good fight with all thy might

Author: J. S. B. Monsell Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 483 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14 Topics: The Christian Life Temptation and Conflict Used With Tune: PENTECOST

Only This I Want

Author: Dan Schutte, b. 1947 Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16 First Line: All but this is loss Topics: Seasons and Feasts Triumph of the Cross Used With Tune: [All but this is loss]

Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

Author: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,024 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:4-16 Topics: Name of Jesus Used With Tune: ST.BOTOLPH

Not Far Beyond the Sea

Author: George B. Caird Meter: 8.8.6 D Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:14 First Line: Not far beyond the sea, nor high Used With Tune: GANGES

When We All Get to Heaven

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 298 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3 First Line: Sing the wondrous love of Jesus Lyrics: 1 Sing the wondrous love of Jesus, sing his mercy and his grace; in the mansions bright and blessed he'll prepare for us a place. Refrain: When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be! When we all see Jesus, we'll sing and shout the victory. 2 While we walk the pilgrim pathway clouds will overspread the sky, but when traveling days are over, not a shadow, not a sigh. (Refrain) 3 Let us then be true and faithful, trusting, serving every day; just one glimpse of him in glory will the toils of life repay. (Refrain) 4 Onward to the prize before us! Soon his beauty we'll behold; soon the pearly gates will open; we shall tread the streets of gold. (Refrain) Topics: The Christian Life Death and Eternal Life; Faithfulness of Believers; Faithfulness of Believers; Heaven; Love Christ’s Love fro Us; Pilgrimage; Stewardship Of Possessions Used With Tune: HEAVEN

Savior, Blessed Savior

Author: Godfrey Thring Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 329 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Lyrics: 1 Savior, blessed Savior, listen while we sing; hearts and voices raising praises to our King: all we have we offer, all we hope to be, body, soul, and spirit, all we yield to thee. 2 Nearer, ever nearer, Christ we draw to thee, deep in adoration, bending low the knee; thou for our redemption cam'st on earth to die; thou, that we might follow, hast gone up on high. 3 Great and ever greater, are thy mercies here; true and everlasting are the glories there, where no pain nor sorrow, fear nor care, is known, where the angel legions circle round thy throne. 4 Higher then, and higher, bear the ransomed soul, earthly toils forgotten - Savior, to its goal; where, in joys unthought of, saints with angels sing, never weary, raising praises to their King. Topics: The Way of Salvation Sanctification; Christ Exaltation of; Heaven Anticipated; Heaven Worship in ; Pilgrimage and Guidance Used With Tune: HERMAS

May the Mind of Christ, My Savior

Author: Kate B. Wilkinson Meter: 8.7.8.5 Appears in 63 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Lyrics: 1 May the mind of Christ, my Savior, live in me from day to day, by his love and power controlling all I do and say. 2 May the word of God dwell richly in my heart from hour to hour, so that all may see I triumph only through his power. 3 May the peace of God, my Father, rule my life in everything, that I may be calm to comfort sick and sorrowing. 4 May the love of Jesus fill me as the waters fill the sea. Him exalting, self abasing: this is victory. 5 May we run the race before us, strong and brave to face the foe, looking only unto Jesus as we onward go. Topics: Commitment & Dedication; Love God's Love to Us; Dedication and Offering; Commitment & Dedication; Love God's Love to Us; Offering; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Victory; Word of God Used With Tune: ST. LEONARDS

This Is a Day of New Beginnings

Author: Brian Wren, 1936- Meter: 9.8.9.8 Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14 Lyrics: 1 This is a day of new beginnings, time to remember and move on, time to believe what love is bringing, laying to rest the pain that's gone. 2 For by the life and death of Jesus, love's mighty Spirit, now as then, can make for us a world of difference, as faith and hope are born again. 3 Then let us, with the Spirit's daring, step from the past and leave behind our disappointment, guilt, and grieving, seeking new paths, and sure to find. 4 Christ is alive, and goes before us to show and share what love can do. This is a day of new beginnings; our God is making all things new. 4* In faith we'll gather round the table to taste and share what love can do. This is a day of new beginnings; our God is making all things new. Used With Tune: BEGINNINGS

A Charge to Keep I Have

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 1,352 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Lyrics: 1 A charge to keep I have, A God to glorify. A never-dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky. 2 To serve the present age, My calling to fulfill; O may it all my pow'rs engage To do my Master's will! Alternate: Come, ye the love the Lord, And let your joys be known: Join in a song of sweet accord, And thus surround the throne. Topics: Jesus Christ Our Love For Jesus; Meter Hymns; Testimony, Witness and Evangelism Used With Tune: [A charge to keep I have]

The better portion

Appears in 807 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:14 First Line: Rise, my soul, and stretch thy wings Topics: Rejoicing Prospect of Heaven Used With Tune: AMSTERDAM

All praise to our redeeming Lord

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 142 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Topics: Human Life and Relationships Used With Tune: LUCIUS

Triumph By and By

Author: Dr. C. R. Blackall Appears in 107 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:14 First Line: The prize is set before us Refrain First Line: By and by we shall meet him Lyrics: 1 The prize is set before us, To win, his words implore us, The eye of God is o'er us, From on high, His loving tones are calling, While sin is dark, appalling; 'Tis Jesus gently calling, He is nigh, Chorus: By and by we shall meet him, By and by we shall greet him, And with Jesus reign in glory, By and by, By and by we shall meet him, By and by we shall greet him, And with Jesus reign in glory, By and by. 2 We'll follow where he leadeth, We'll pasture where he feedeth, We'll yield to him who pleadeth From on high, Then naught from him shall sever, Our hope shall brighten ever, And faith shall fail us never, He is nigh, [Chorus] 3 Our home is bright above us, No trials dark to move us, But Jesus, dear, to love us, There on high, We'll give him best endeavor, And praise his name forever; His precious ones can never, Never die, [Chorus] Used With Tune: [The prize is set before us]

Jesus comes with all his grace

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluia Appears in 51 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Topics: Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest and King Used With Tune: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS

When We Are Living

Author: Anonymous; Elise S. Eslinger, b. 1942; Roberto Escamilla, b. 1931; George Lockwood, b. 1946 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3 First Line: Pues si vivimos para èl vivimos (When we are living, it is in Christ Jesus) Topics: Faith Used With Tune: SOMOS DEL SENOR

Guide My Feet

Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:12-15 First Line: Guide my feet while I run this race Lyrics: 1 Guide my feet while I run this race, Guide my feet while I run this race, Guide my feet while I run this race, for I don't want to run this race in vain! 2 Hold my hand while I run this race, Hold my hand while I run this race, Hold my hand while I run this race, For I don't want to run this race in vain! 3 Stand by me while I run this race, Stand by me while I run this race, Stand by me while I run this race, For I don't want to run this race in vain! 4 I'm your child while I run this race, I'm your child while I run this race, I'm your child while I run this race, For I don't want to run this race in vain! 5 Search my heart while I run this race, Search my heart while I run this race, Search my heart while I run this race, For I don't want to run this race in vain! 6 Guide my feet while I run this race, Guide my feet while I run this race, Guide my feet while I run this race, For I don't want to run this race in vain! Used With Tune: [Guide my feet while I run this race] Text Sources: African-American spiritual

Al Cristo vivo sirvo

Author: Alfred H. Ackley; G. P. Simmonds Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14 First Line: Al Cristo vivo sirvo y él en el mundo está Refrain First Line: Él vive, Él vive Topics: Ascension; Ascension; Cristo Su Reinado; Christ His Reign; Presencia Divina; Divine Presence; Resurrección de Cristo; Resurrection of Christ; Seguridad; Security; Testimonio del Cristiano; Christian's Testimony; Victoria; Victory Used With Tune: ACKLEY

La cruz excelsa

Author: Isaac Watts; W. T. Millham Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14 First Line: La cruz excelsa al contemplar Lyrics: 1 La cruz excelsa al contemplar do Cristo allí por mí murió, De todo cuanto estimo aquí, lo más precioso es su amor. 2 No busco gloria ni honor sino en la cruz de mi Señor. Las cosas que me encantan más las sacrifico por su amor. 3 De su cabeza, manos, pies, preciosa sangre corrió allí. Corona de es pinas fue la que Jesús llevó por mí. 4 El mundo entero no será dádiva digna de ofrecer. Amor tan grande y sin igual en cambio exige todo el ser. Topics: Cena del Señor; Lord's Supper; Confesión de Cristo; Testimony; Consagración; Consecration; Cristo Su Amor; Christ His love; Curuz de Cristo; Cross of Christ; Pasión y Muerte de Cristo; Passion and Death of Christ; Viernes Santo; Good Friday Used With Tune: HAMBURG

I Look Not Back

Author: Annie Johnson Flint Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:14 First Line: [I Look Not Back] Text Sources: The Covenant Hymnal (Covenant Publications, 1996)

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