Hymnal: Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs
Date: 1853
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: A Campbell
First Line: Rise my soul pursue the path
Topic: Exhortatory Songs
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune:
Hymn Number: Song 185
Page Number: 277, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsRISE, O my soul! pursue the path
By ancient heroes trod;
Ambitious view those holy men,
Who liv'd and walk'd 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 conquer'd ev'ry foe;
And to his pow'r and matchless grace
Their crowns and honor owe.
Lord, may we ever keep in view
The patterns thou hast giv'n,
And ne'er forsake the blessed road
Which led them safe to heav'n.