Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal
Date: 1871
Compiler: Under direction of the Christian Hymn-Book Committee
Publisher/Printer: Bosworth Chase & Hall
First Line: Rise O my soul pursue the path
Topic: The New Life/Temptations and Conflicts
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune: Christmas
Hymn Number: 641
Page Number: 233, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsRise, O my soul! pursue the path
By ancient heroes trod;
Ambitious view those holy men
Who lived and walked with God.
Though dead they peak in reason's ear
And in example live;
Their faith, and hope, and mighty deeds,
Still fresh instruction give.
'T was through the lamb's most precious blood
They conquered everyfoe:
And to his power, and matchless grace,
Their crowns and honors owe.
Lord, may we ever keep in view
The patterns thou hast given,
And ne'er forsake the blessed road
Which led them safe to heaven.