Jesus found me one bright morning
As I stumbled down the road
I had thought my hope had ended
Then he freed me from my load

Many years have come and gone now
Since I started on God's race
And I must admit I've struggled
More than once to keep the pace

For my eyes have seen the quitters
And some others slowing down
And the ones who started gladly
Who now show a woeful frown

So I've let these things distract me
They have cost me many spills
Yet my Lord did not forsake me
He sustained me through my ills

And there too have been some runners
Who have come to bring me aid
Who have helped to keep me running
They're the ones who've never strayed

Like these victors help me run Lord
One who'll hear the weak ones call
One who'll stoop to help the fallen
And not scold them when they fall