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(Honoring Eric Liddell, who would not run on the Lord’s Day for love of his King, against the wishes of his king.)

I am a secret athlete

Though no one else might know.

I have a race to finish,

Must win, not place or show.

But unlike other athletes

I am not strong at all.

Debilitating weakness

Is mine since Adam’s fall.

Though newly recreated

By Spirit all Divine,

Yet sin around besets me

Although new life is mine.

What hope have I of glory,

Before His face to stand?

Just that my mighty Savior

Upholds me with His hand.

So though the flesh may bother

And frailty cling to me,

I shall arrive in Heaven

For Jesus strengthens me.

Eternal weight of glory

Exceeds Olympic gold,

And that shall be my story

When my last day is told.

August 2012