Hymnal: New Christian Hymn and Tune Book
Date: 1882
Compiler: Fillmore Brothers
Publisher/Printer: Fillmore Brothers
First Line: Rise O my soul pursue the path
Topic: Christian/Aspirations
Writer: John Needham
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune: Christmas
Hymn Number: 243
Page Number: 081, 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 speak in reason's ear,
And in example live;
Their faith and hope and mighty deeds
Still fresh instruction give.
'Twas through the Lamb's most precious blood
They conquered every foe;
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.