Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #546 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6.6 Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve,
and press with vigor on;
a heavenly race demands thy zeal,
and an immortal crown,
and an immortal crown.
2 A cloud of witnesses around
hold thee 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 thee from on high;
'tis his own hand presents the prize
to thine aspiring eye,
to thine aspiring eye.
4 Then wake, my soul, stretch every nerve,
and press with vigor on;
a heavenly race demands thy zeal,
and an immortal crown,
and an immortal crown. Topics: Christian Vocation and Pilgrimage Languages: English Tune Title: SIROË
Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve