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Iwe Orin Mimo

Hymn 501

Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve

Ji, ọkàn mi, dide gíri

Meter C.M (8.6.8.6) Imulokanle
  1. Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve,
    And press with vigor on;
    A heavenly race demands your zeal,
    And an immortal crown.

  2. A cloud of witnesses around
    Holds you in full survey;
    Forget the steps already trod,
    And onward urge your way.

  3. For God's all-animating voice
    Still calls us to the race;
    And God's own hand still gives the prize
    With never-ending grace.

  4. O Saviour, shown the way by you,
    I have my race begun;
    And, crowned with victory, at your feet
    I'll lay my honors down. Amen.