An Olympic Gold Medallist
Eric Liddell refused to race on a Sunday at the 1924 Olympics because it was the Lord's Day. Honouring God was more important than the chance of an almost certain Olympic gold medal in the 100 metres.
He ran instead in the 400 metres, a completely different event, requiring completely different training and skills. On the morning of the final he was handed a note from his masseur which simply reads "The Bible says, 'He that honours Me I will honour.' Wishing you the best of success always." God did honour him as he went on to win the 400 metres in a new world record time.
His desire to serve God led him in 1925, one year after winning Olympic gold, to retire from athletics and travel to Tientsin, China, as a missionary.
His missionary work took him to outlying villages and he worked in constant danger as the Japanese occupied China. Foreigners risked internment or worse, yet Liddell continued his work serving God. In 1941, with fears for their safety running high, Liddell's wife of seven years and his two daughters sailed to Canada leaving him behind. In March 1943 he and his colleagues were taken to an internment camp at Weihsien, where he was to end his days.
In the misery and squalor of the camp it was Liddell who constantly tried to brighten the lives of the hundreds of inmates. Working far too hard with insufficient rest and
nourishment he was a father, brother, friend and teacher. He missed his wife and daughters (one of whom he had never seen) and would often be found gazing at photographs of them.
His selfless work took its toll and his health began to suffer. He continued cheerfully, but ultimately, it proved too much for him. On 21 February 1945 at the age of 43 Eric Liddell died of an inoperable brain tumour. With his last breath he whispered to a long time friend, "It's complete surrender." He surrendered himself into the arms of God and went to be with Him. At the funeral, attended by the entire camp, Liddell's favourite hymn was sung- "Be still my soul; the Lord is on your side."
Eric Liddell received accolades from all aspects of the media and was universally acclaimed as a hero. "Scotland has lost a son who did her proud every hour of his life." "Probably the most illustrious example, Christianity has ever known." These were just two of the headlines. Liddell did not seek those headlines. God had given him a gift, which he used to the full..
He never once compromised his principles and with God's help, ran the race set out before him and achieved the prize which was far greater than any Olympic medal.
Christ is Victor, AUGUST 2004
Eric Liddell refused to race on a Sunday at the 1924 Olympics because it was the Lord's Day. Honouring God was more important than the chance of an almost certain Olympic gold medal in the 100 metres.
He ran instead in the 400 metres, a completely different event, requiring completely different training and skills. On the morning of the final he was handed a note from his masseur which simply reads "The Bible says, 'He that honours Me I will honour.' Wishing you the best of success always." God did honour him as he went on to win the 400 metres in a new world record time.
His desire to serve God led him in 1925, one year after winning Olympic gold, to retire from athletics and travel to Tientsin, China, as a missionary.
His missionary work took him to outlying villages and he worked in constant danger as the Japanese occupied China. Foreigners risked internment or worse, yet Liddell continued his work serving God. In 1941, with fears for their safety running high, Liddell's wife of seven years and his two daughters sailed to Canada leaving him behind. In March 1943 he and his colleagues were taken to an internment camp at Weihsien, where he was to end his days.
In the misery and squalor of the camp it was Liddell who constantly tried to brighten the lives of the hundreds of inmates. Working far too hard with insufficient rest and
nourishment he was a father, brother, friend and teacher. He missed his wife and daughters (one of whom he had never seen) and would often be found gazing at photographs of them.
His selfless work took its toll and his health began to suffer. He continued cheerfully, but ultimately, it proved too much for him. On 21 February 1945 at the age of 43 Eric Liddell died of an inoperable brain tumour. With his last breath he whispered to a long time friend, "It's complete surrender." He surrendered himself into the arms of God and went to be with Him. At the funeral, attended by the entire camp, Liddell's favourite hymn was sung- "Be still my soul; the Lord is on your side."
Eric Liddell received accolades from all aspects of the media and was universally acclaimed as a hero. "Scotland has lost a son who did her proud every hour of his life." "Probably the most illustrious example, Christianity has ever known." These were just two of the headlines. Liddell did not seek those headlines. God had given him a gift, which he used to the full..
He never once compromised his principles and with God's help, ran the race set out before him and achieved the prize which was far greater than any Olympic medal.
Christ is Victor, AUGUST 2004
An Olympic Gold Medallist
Eric Liddell refused to race on a Sunday at the 1924 Olympics because it was the Lord's Day. Honouring God was more important than the chance of an almost certain Olympic gold medal in the 100 metres.
He ran instead in the 400 metres, a completely different event, requiring completely different training and skills. On the morning of the final he was handed a note from his masseur which simply reads "The Bible says, 'He that honours Me I will honour.' Wishing you the best of success always." God did honour him as he went on to win the 400 metres in a new world record time.
His desire to serve God led him in 1925, one year after winning Olympic gold, to retire from athletics and travel to Tientsin, China, as a missionary.
His missionary work took him to outlying villages and he worked in constant danger as the Japanese occupied China. Foreigners risked internment or worse, yet Liddell continued his work serving God. In 1941, with fears for their safety running high, Liddell's wife of seven years and his two daughters sailed to Canada leaving him behind. In March 1943 he and his colleagues were taken to an internment camp at Weihsien, where he was to end his days.
In the misery and squalor of the camp it was Liddell who constantly tried to brighten the lives of the hundreds of inmates. Working far too hard with insufficient rest and
nourishment he was a father, brother, friend and teacher. He missed his wife and daughters (one of whom he had never seen) and would often be found gazing at photographs of them.
His selfless work took its toll and his health began to suffer. He continued cheerfully, but ultimately, it proved too much for him. On 21 February 1945 at the age of 43 Eric Liddell died of an inoperable brain tumour. With his last breath he whispered to a long time friend, "It's complete surrender." He surrendered himself into the arms of God and went to be with Him. At the funeral, attended by the entire camp, Liddell's favourite hymn was sung- "Be still my soul; the Lord is on your side."
Eric Liddell received accolades from all aspects of the media and was universally acclaimed as a hero. "Scotland has lost a son who did her proud every hour of his life." "Probably the most illustrious example, Christianity has ever known." These were just two of the headlines. Liddell did not seek those headlines. God had given him a gift, which he used to the full..
He never once compromised his principles and with God's help, ran the race set out before him and achieved the prize which was far greater than any Olympic medal.
Christ is Victor, AUGUST 2004
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