Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and sin that clings so closely and run with endurance the race set before us. Hebrews 12:1

“Lo, what a cloud of witnesses encompasses us around; they once like us with suffering tried, are now with glory crowned. Let us with zeal like theirs inspired, strive in the Christian race, and freed from every weight of sin, their holy steps retrace.” Amen!