I’D RUN FOR A MILE
Swim across the Nile
I’d even wrestle with a crocodile
I’d give great big shouts, ‘Oi!’
Eat up all my sprouts
Go to Timbuktu or somewhere there abouts
Lord, that’s how much You mean to me,
With You, that’s where I want to be.
Lord, that’s how much You mean to me,
With You, that’s where I want to be.
I’d swing through the trees
Brave a swarm of bees
Walk right through a smelly sw
That came up to my knees.
I’d crawl through the dirt
No matter how it hurt
I’d try not to scream
If a spider ran up my shirt.
Mick Francis
Song Meaning
“Run For A Mile” centres on playfully expressing how much being with the Lord matters. Its repeated language turns doctrine into prayer and gives worshippers words for a faithful response to God.
Biblical Message
The song closely reflects Psalm 73:25 and Mark 12:30. These passages illuminate its central images and anchor its message in Scripture: God acts in grace, his people respond in faith, and hope rests in what he has promised.
Reflection
Use this song to pause, name the truth it declares, and consider the response it invites. It is especially fitting for children’s church, family worship, or a joyful dedication song. Let its central confession become a personal prayer and a shared encouragement to the church.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Run For A Mile” about?
It is about playfully expressing how much being with the Lord matters.
Which Bible passages connect with this song?
Psalm 73:25 and Mark 12:30 provide especially clear connections to its message.
How can this song be used in worship?
It can support children’s church, family worship, or a joyful dedication song, followed by Scripture reading, prayer, or quiet reflection.