Septuagesima

“So run that ye may obtain.”

One step more, and the race is ended; One word more, and the lesson’s done; One toil more, and a long rest follows At set of sun.

Who would fail, for one step withholden? Who would fail, for one word unsaid? Who would fail, for a pause too early? Sound sleep the dead.

One step more, and the goal receives us; One word more, and life’s task is done; One toil more, and the Cross is carried And sets the sun.