Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve is Philip Doddridge's hymn of Christian perseverance, first published posthumously in 1755.
Hymns Based on 1 Corinthians 9:24
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to 1 Corinthians 9:24
"Don’t you know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, so that you may win. Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible."
— 1 Corinthians 9:24
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Christian Life, Christian Race, Consecration, Courage, Discipleship. Many worship songs connected to 1 Corinthians 9:24 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Christian Life
- Christian Race
- Consecration
- Courage
- Discipleship
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Reflection Hymn
Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 9:24
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Sermon Christian Life
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Reflection Hymn Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve