Verse 1
Through the cold, dark nights of sorrow
Through the days of toil and fear
Thought the steps you take grow weary
Keep on pressing on with cheer
The prize you seek is worth it (Phil. 3:14, I Cor. 9:24-25)
All the challenges you face
There’s a rest awaiting, pilgrim (Heb. 4:9, Rev. 14:13)
When you’ve run and won the race (II Tim. 4:7-8, I Cor. 9:24-25)
Chorus
Pilgrim, keep pressing on (Heb. 11:13-16, I Pet. 2:11)
To the prize you have in store (Phil. 3:14)
Pilgrim, though the miles are long
This is worth it all and more
The prize ahead is worth the cost (Phil. 3:14, I Cor. 9:24-25)
So take your load and bear your cross (Matt. 10:38, Matt. 16:24, Mark 8:34, Mark 10:21, Luke 9:23)
To the city that’s prepared (John 14:2-3, Heb. 11:10, Rev. 21:2)
Shining ones await your entrance there (Heb. 12:22)
Verse 2
Through the days when no-one listenes
And the nights when no-one cares
Keep witnessing and sowing (Gal. 6:7-9, Ps. 126:5-6, II Cor. 9:6)
For the harvest God prepares (Matt. 9:37-38, Luke 10:2)
Keep fighting in His army (Eph. 6:11-17)
Till He says, “Lay down your sword,
“You have kept the faith, My soldier (II Tim. 4:7-8)
“And great is your reward” (Matt. 5:12, Luke 6:23)
Repeat chorus
Bridge
Surrounded by the witnesses who’ve run this race before (Heb. 12:1)
Let us lay aside encumbrances and focus on the Lord (Heb. 12:1)
Repeat chorus