Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: Rise O my soul pursue the path
Topic: The New Life/Temptations and Conflicts
Writer: <no first name given> Needham
Composer:
Meter: CM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 860
Page Number: 506, 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 conquered 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 heaven.