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We'll Endeavor

Representative Text

1 By the help of God, we’ll endeavor
To gather the lost ones in,
Who have strayed away on the mountain,
Who dwell in the haunts of sin.

Chorus:
We’ll endeavor, we’ll endeavor,
By the help of God we’ll endeavor;
To the fold of Christ from the haunts of sin,
We will gather the lost ones in.

2 By the help of God, we’ll endeavor
To spread the glad news abroad,
Of the Christ who saves and redeems men,
Who calls wand’rers home to God. [Chorus]

3 By the help of God, we’ll endeavor
In Christ’s work to never pause,
Give our means and time with our talents,
To help on our Master’s cause. [Chorus]


Source: Melodies of Salvation: a collection of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs #259

Author: Frank M. Davis

Frank Marion Davis USA 1839-1896. Born at Marcellus, NY, he became a teacher and professor of voice, a choirmaster and a good singer. He traveled extensively, living in Marcellus, NY, Vicksburg, MS, Baltimore, MD, Cincinnati, OH, Burr Oak and Findley, MI. He compiled and published several song books: “New Pearls of Song” (1877), “Notes of Praise” (1890), “Crown of gold” (1892), “Always welcome” (1881), “Songs of love and praise #5” (1898), “Notes of praise”, and “Brightest glory”. He never married. John Perry Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: By the help of God, we'll endeavor
Title: We'll Endeavor
Author: Frank M. Davis (1894)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: We'll endeavor
Copyright: Public Domain

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Melodies of Salvation #259

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Pentecostal Hymns No. 1 #37

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Sweet Harmonies #211

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The Gospel Song Sheaf #75

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