Sketches from the Life of Paul (1883) — PDF Scan 170
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PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS . 163 ingyoung men to personalvigorand activity, and thusqualifyingthem forwarfare. The footraceswere themost ancientand themost highly esteemedof thesegames. They were held at statedtimes and placeswith greatpomp , and were patronizedby kings,nobles,and statesmen. Personsof rank and wealthengagedin theseexercises,and shrank from no effortor discipline necessarytoobtainthehonorwon by thevictors. The contestwas governed by strictregulations, from which there was no appeal. Beforethe names of candidatescouldbe enteredupon the listas competitorsfor the prize, they were requiredtoundergoa severepreparatorytraining. Every indulgenceof appetite,or othergratification which could in the least affect their mental or physicalvigor,was strictlyforbidden. The muscleswere kept strongand supple. Every nerve must be under control, every movement certain, every step swift and unswerving, and allthe powerskept up tothehighestmark ,togiveany hopeofsuccessin thegrand trialof strengthand speed .As the contestants in the race made their appearancebeforethe eagerand waitingcrowd, theirnames were heralded, and the rulesofthe raceexpresslystated. The prizewas placedin fullview beforethe competitors, and they all startedtogether,the fixedattentionof thespectatorsinspiringthem with zealand determination towin. The judges were seatednearthegoal, thattheymight watch the racefrom itsbeginning toitsclose,and award theprizetothevictor. If a man came off victoriousthrough takingany unlawfuladvantage, the prizewas not awarded to him .