Australia

Article Sections

Contents

  1. New Land
  2. Southern Cross
  3. Jesus of Sky and Sand
  4. Contrasts
  5. Solidarity
  6. Enfold
  7. Outback Bethlehem
  8. Protecting Trinity
  9. Calm and Storm
  10. Freedom and Security
  11. O Holy Spirit, Treasury Sublime
  12. Travel
  13. The Sun's Passion
  14. Merciful Mother
  15. The Bread of Live
  16. Thank You for Creation
  17. Colours
  18. The Church's Year
  19. Cossack
  20. Resurrection
  21. Elements
  22. When the Race is Over
  23. Gain and Loss
  24. Your Love is Easy to See

When the Race is Over

  1. When the race is over and I limp in last
    With the ridicule and sympathy to match;
    And I've worked so hard to make myself go fast
    But they're all too far ahead for me to catch:
    Then at least I know I tried
    And I have a sense of pride
    Which I treasure deep inside.
  2. When the dance is over and I'm left alone
    With self pity and a practiced smile to match;
    And I've tried so hard not to mope and moan
    Although it hurts to stand around and watch:
    Then at least I stayed in place
    With some sense of poise and grace,
    And only my poor face lost face.
  3. When the term is over and I fail in class
    With anxiety and hard luck tales to match;
    And I've studied hard to earn a moderate pass
    But, not knowing how, I hit a sticky patch:
    Then at least I know I gave
    All the strength of mind I have;
    And I will be quietly brave.