Press On O Church!

Verse 1

Lyrics based on a hymn by Philip Dodderidge, English Non-Conformist
Awake, O Church! Arise and stretch;
Come out to meet the dawn;
Each day we run to win this race;
With strength and skill, press on! // /// /// ///

Verse 2

That Prize with peerless glories bright,
Shall with new lustre glow;
When victors’ wreaths are at His feet,
And we are truly home. // /// /// ///

Chorus

Press ​On, O ​Church! Press ​on in ​faith;
Press ​On, O ​Church! Press ​on for ​Christ the ​Lord!

Verse 3

For God’s all animating Voice
Inspires our hearts to run;
From His own hand, we’ll gain the Prize,
As heav’nly songs are sung // /// /// ///
Repeat Chorus

Verse 4

A cloud of witnesses surround
To cheer us on the Way
Forgetting all that lies behind,
We press ahead each day.// /// /// /// Repeat Chorus