The Christian Race. (783) Awake, my soul -- stretch every nerve, And press with vigor on; A heavenly race demands thy zeal, A bright, immortal crown. 2 'Tis God's all-animating voice That calls thee from on high: 'Tis his own hand presents the prize To thine aspiring eye. 3 A cloud of witnesses around, Hold thee in full survey: Forget the steps already trod, And onward urge thy way. 4 Blest Savior, introduced by thee Have we our race begun; And, crowned with vict'ry, at thy feet We'll lay our laurels down. P. Doddridge, 1740.
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