Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal Revised
Date: 1882
Compiler: A I Hobbs et al
Publisher/Printer: Christian Publishing Co
First Line: Rise O my soul pursue the path
Topic: Aspiration to Holiness
Writer: John Needham
Composer: Thomas Clark
Meter: CM
Tune: Pembroke
Hymn Number: 277
Page Number: 102, 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 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 giv'n,
And ne'er forsake the blessed road
Which led them safe to heav'n.