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SDAH 611
Awake, my soul! stretch every nerve,
And press with vigor on;
A heavenly race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crown.
Text
1
Awake, my soul! stretch every nerve,
And press with vigor on;
A heavenly race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crown.
2
’Tis God’s all animating voice
That calls thee from on high;
’Tis He whose hand presents the prize
To thine aspiring eye.
3
A cloud of witnesses around
Hold thee in full survey;
Forget the steps already trod,
And onward urge thy way.
4
Blest Savior, introduced by Thee,
Our race have we begun;
And, crowned with victory, at Thy feet
We’ll lay our trophies down.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Phil 3:14 (c) Heb 12:1; Phil 3:13 (d) Rev 4:10
Author
Philip Doddridge (1702-1751)
Hymn Tune
CHESTERFIELD
Metrical Number
C.M.
Composer
Attr. to Thomas Haweis (1734-1820)
Alternate Tune
ARLINGTON, SDAH 609
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