Missionary Life - Football Game

Missionary life is like a football game and you play it everyday. 
It isn't the breaks you get, but mainly how you play. 
Stop and look the whole team over - you've got some pretty rugged men;
If you all work together, there's no goal you can't defeat.

Your fullback's name is COURAGE.  You need him in this game. 
With TRUTH and FAITH, your halfbacks, there'll be many yards to gain. 
Your quarterback is very fast, though small and hard to see,
So watch son, when he gets the ball, he's OPPORTUNITY.

At right end there's RELIGION, he's stood the tes tof time.
At left end there's BROTHERHOOD, he's always in there trying.
Your right tackle is AMBITION - don't ever let him shirk.
Left tackle is a husky man - you'll find his name is WORK.

Your left guard's name is HUMOR, he's important to the team.
While HUMOR is playing, your game is always clean.
If LOVE plays the center spot and does his very best,
Then you have a winning team and really know success.

The other team is strong, son, GREED, ENVY, HATE, and DEFEAT
Are four strong backs - you'll have to make your game complete.
DISCOURAGEMENT and FALSEHOOD are the big  boys on the end. 
You'll have to tackle hard my boy when you meet up with these men.

SELFISHNESS and JEALOUSY - you'll find them playing guards. 
While CARELESSNESS and a man called WASTE are tackles your can't disregard.
There's one more you'll have to watch all through the game, my dear,
He's playing center for the other team.  I'm told his name is FEAR.

The game will not be easy.  There'll be struggle, there'll be strife
To make the winning touchdown for it's played in the Bowl Of Life.
On our side, in the stands, are angels and they give out with a roar,
As they see us push back our opponent and score and score and score!

So stand behind your team, my son.
There'll be many who'll applaud.
Just remember, you're the captain,
And the referee is GOD.