" Arise, young men, arise ! " Thy Saviour's loving voice Now bids thee lift thine eyes, And in His life rejoice ; He raised the sleeping dead, And made it grand to live ; For thee His blood was shed, All help His arm will give.
2. Arise ! for death is nigh, Life's day is all too brief; Like light its moments fly, Its gladness and its grief; Arise, and take thy part In God's tremendous fight ; To arms ! stir up thy heart--- Go forth in heaven's great might !
3. Arise from dreams of fame, From sensual slumber rise ; Keep spotless Christ's dear name, Thy wealth seek in the skies; The noblest works await Thine aid with high reward, And, crowned at glory's gate, Thou'lt meet thy risen Lord.