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[I know my sin and weakness]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Frank N. Shepperd Hymnal Title: Gloria Deo Incipit: 55517 76533 35432 Used With Text: I Know My Sin and Weakness

Author: Mrs. S. K. Bourne Appears in 4 hymnals Hymnal Title: Gloria Deo Refrain First Line: This is my chief endeavor Lyrics: 1 I know my sin and weakness, My faults and follies too, Yet this is my endeavor, And this one thing I do: I’ll leave the past that I deplore, And seeking things that are before, I will press on to win the prize That waits for me beyond the skies! Refrain: This is my chief endeavor, With purpose firm and true; I will press on to win the prize, That waits for me beyond the skies, Lord, this one thing I do! 2 To Thee, my precious Saviour, My promise I renew, And with my best endeavor, Lord, this one thing I do: Since Thou hast died my debt to pay, Since Thou hast washed my sins away, I trust Thy blood and righteousness, And t’ward the prize I onward press. [Refrain] 3 Assist me, O my Saviour, My heart and mind renew, And help my weak endeavor, While this one thing I do: Since Thou hast shed Thy blood for me, I consecrate my life to Thee; And trust Thy mercy and Thy grace To help me on to win the race. [Refrain] Topics: Christian Race Used With Tune: [I know my sin and weakness]

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I Know My Sin and Weakness

Author: Mrs. S. K. Bourne Hymnal: Gloria Deo #624 (1901) Hymnal Title: Gloria Deo Refrain First Line: This is my chief endeavor Lyrics: 1 I know my sin and weakness, My faults and follies too, Yet this is my endeavor, And this one thing I do: I’ll leave the past that I deplore, And seeking things that are before, I will press on to win the prize That waits for me beyond the skies! Refrain: This is my chief endeavor, With purpose firm and true; I will press on to win the prize, That waits for me beyond the skies, Lord, this one thing I do! 2 To Thee, my precious Saviour, My promise I renew, And with my best endeavor, Lord, this one thing I do: Since Thou hast died my debt to pay, Since Thou hast washed my sins away, I trust Thy blood and righteousness, And t’ward the prize I onward press. [Refrain] 3 Assist me, O my Saviour, My heart and mind renew, And help my weak endeavor, While this one thing I do: Since Thou hast shed Thy blood for me, I consecrate my life to Thee; And trust Thy mercy and Thy grace To help me on to win the race. [Refrain] Topics: Christian Race Languages: English Tune Title: [I know my sin and weakness]

This is my chief endeavor

Author: Mrs. S. K. Bourne Hymnal: The Church and Home Hymnal #308 (1893) Hymnal Title: The Church and Home Hymnal First Line: I know my sin and weakness Languages: English Tune Title: [I know my sin and weakness]

I Know My Sin and Weakness

Author: Mrs. S. K. Bourne Hymnal: The Friends' Hymnal, a Collection of Hymns and Tunes for the Public Worship of the Society #a624 (1908) Hymnal Title: The Friends' Hymnal, a Collection of Hymns and Tunes for the Public Worship of the Society Refrain First Line: This is my chief endeavor Languages: English Tune Title: [I know my sin and weakness]

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Mrs. S. K. Bourne

1843 - 1908 Hymnal Title: Gloria Deo Author of "I Know My Sin and Weakness" in Gloria Deo Susan Ketchum Bourne was the widow of the Rev. Shearjashub Bourne. She was largely identified with church and missionary work in the Congregational church of Manhattan, and was an active and charter member of Sorosis. She was perhaps best known to old New Yorkers as the chief founder and President of the Lydia F. Wadleigh Association. © The Cyber Hymnal™ (www.hymntime.com/tch)