Lyrics
May we run this race,
May we keep the faith,
May our eyes be fixed
On Jesus
That we'll not lose heart
In our struggle with sin
And through suffering
Know endurance.
May we arm ourselves
With the mind of Christ,
To rejoice in trials
And be not surprised.
May our hearts be so
Consumed by You
That we never
Cease to praise!
May our company be
The saints You've called
May we all stand
Firm in One Spirit,
That the gospel's truth
May resound on earth
That all living things
May hear it
May the fruits of faith
Mark the path we trod
Through the life of Christ
To the glory of God.
May our hearts be so
Consumed by You
That we never
Cease to praise!
May the words we share
Be Your grace and peace
May our tongues speak
Your proclamations,
That the many parts
Of the Body of Christ
Be affirmed in their
Right relation.
As we long and wait
For our Groom to come
May we learn to love
And spur each other on.
May our hearts be so
Consumed by You
That we never
Cease to praise!
When that day arrives,
And the race is won,
When our griefs give way
To deliverance.
We will fully know
As we're fully known,
All our groans will end
As new songs begin.
And a multitude from
Every tribe and tongue,
Wearing robes of white
Will stand before
Your throne
And our hearts will be so
Consumed by You
That we'll never
Cease to praise!
May our hearts be so
Consumed by You
That we never
Cease to praise!
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Jeff Bourque
Life's journey often brings wearying battles and unexpected hardships, yet we are never called to run alone. As we fix our eyes on Jesus, His enduring grace transforms our struggles into stepping stones of faith. In every trial, He invites us to adopt His mind, renewing our strength so we never lose heart. Today, take courage knowing that the One who began this good work in you will faithfully carry you to the finish line.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Hebrews 12:1-2: “Therefore let's also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let's run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
- Ephesians 6:10-11: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
- Romans 5:3-5: “Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope: and hope doesn't disappoint us, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.”