The Cry of Saints in Old Age

The Cry of Saints in Old Age

Lord, this warfare in the body is a heavy burden and to have fought until now is enough. But if it is Thine order that I toil on still, mounting guard over the camp of Thy people, I do not refuse, nor plead the feebleness of age. I will consecrate myself to the fulfillment of the duties Thou dost lay upon me; I will fight on under Thy banners, so long as it is Thy command. Sweet to an old man is release after labor, but the will can triumph over length of life and knows no yielding to old age.

-- St. Martin of Tours