Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: Laudes Domini #326 (1890) Hymnal Title: Laudes Domini First Line: Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve,
And press with vigor on;
A heavenly race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crown.
2 A cloud of witnesses around
Hold thee in full survey;
Forget the steps already trod,
And onward urge thy 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.
4 Blest Saviour, introduced by thee,
Have I my race begun;
And, crowned with victory, at thy feet
I'll lay my honors down. Topics: Courage and Cheer; Christians Encouragements; Courage; Encouragements; Hope Under Despondency; Perseverance; Race, Christian; Christians Encouragements; Courage; Encouragements; Hope Under Despondency; Perseverance; Race, Christian Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS
The Race