863. The heroes of scripture

Author: John Tindall

The heroes of scripture
with hearts full of faith,
their eyes on the city,
engaged in the race.
With hope in the promise,
encouraged to see
invisible glories
and joys yet to be.

Consider your mighty Saviour King
enduring the cross,
and run with a holy, joyful strength
the race to the last.

2. Each hindrance discarded
and sin laid aside,
with patient endurance
see Christ as your prize.
The hardships you suffer,
your sorrows and care,
though painful at present
will righteousness bear.

3. The Jesus who called you
the race to begin,
is waiting to crown you
when glory you win.
Let hands be uplifted,
let strength flow from grace,
with Christ as your champion
you’ll finish the race.