Hymnals of the Stone-Campbell Movement

Enos E. Dowling Hymnal Collection

Hymn: Now let a true ambition rise (FL)

Hymnal: A Selection of Christian Hymns

Date: 1818

Compiler: Rice Haggard

Publisher/Printer: John Norvell

First Line: Now let a true ambition rise

Topic: God Perfect

Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>

Composer:

Meter: CM

Tune:

Hymn Number: 310

Page Number: 288, click to see hymnal pages

Lyics

Now let a true ambition rise,

And ardor fire our breasts,

To reign in worlds above the skies,

In heavenly glories drest.



Behold, Jehovah's royal hand

A radiant crown display,

Whose gems with vivid lustre shine,

While stars and suns decay.



Away each grovelling anxious care,

Beneath a christian's aim;

We spring to seize immortal joys,

In our Redeemer's name.



Ye hearts, with youthful vigor warm,

The glorious prize pursue,

Nor fear the want of earthly good, 

While heaven is kept in view.