Persevere in Faith (Hebrews 11:6-12:3)

There are superstars of the faith

Abraham, David, Paul 
And there are others 
Too many to name them all 
Though they faced imprisonment

Torture, jeers and chains,
They had confident assurance 
That a heavenly city awaits 
Some were stoned to death,

And some were sawed in two 
They were persecuted and mistreated,
Poor and destitute 

They were commended for their faith

As they earnestly served the Lord

Yet none, in this life, received,

God’s perfectly-planned reward

Let us, from sin and hindrances, be free

And run with perseverance in the race  

Fixing our eyes upon Christ Jesus,

Who endured the cross and its shame

Consider Him, who endured resistance

For the rejoicing yet to come,

Do not grow weary or lose heart
For Christ the Lord, our victory, has won  

---
June 10, 2017