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Poem
November 5, 1935
The Times News
Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
A devotional poem by Lila Ripley Barnwell reflecting on a lifetime of striving to serve God despite personal failings and weaknesses, emphasizing trust in divine mercy and the refrain that 'my Lord, He knows that I tried.'
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GOD KNOWS
As I draw near to the sunset slope
Of the life that God gave to me,
I turn mine eyes to the years long gone,
And visions once more I see.
I wanted to work for my Master here,
To loyally stand by His side;
I have failed so oft, and weak I have been,
But my Lord, He knows that I tried.
Careless sometimes I sadly admit,
And Alas! a coward too,
But never a traitor, Oh my Lord,
I have fought in the ranks for you.
Through despair I stumbled on,
Believing in Christ, my guide;
I trust His promises made in love,
And my Lord, He knows that I tried.
I have never known the world's applause,
Nor climbed to the heights of fame;
I have done no great or splendid thing
To win a proud, noble name.
No grand success has ever been mine,
I have no reason for pride,
But in all the tasks God gave to me,
He knows, He knows that I tried.
Some day I shall reach that happy place
Which He has prepared for me,
I shall find sweet peace on the other side
Where the many mansions be.
I shall not quail when the summons comes,
I have naught to fear or to hide.
No perfect work have I to present.
But my Lord, He knows that I tried.
Lila Ripley Barnwell.
Hendersonville, N. C.
As I draw near to the sunset slope
Of the life that God gave to me,
I turn mine eyes to the years long gone,
And visions once more I see.
I wanted to work for my Master here,
To loyally stand by His side;
I have failed so oft, and weak I have been,
But my Lord, He knows that I tried.
Careless sometimes I sadly admit,
And Alas! a coward too,
But never a traitor, Oh my Lord,
I have fought in the ranks for you.
Through despair I stumbled on,
Believing in Christ, my guide;
I trust His promises made in love,
And my Lord, He knows that I tried.
I have never known the world's applause,
Nor climbed to the heights of fame;
I have done no great or splendid thing
To win a proud, noble name.
No grand success has ever been mine,
I have no reason for pride,
But in all the tasks God gave to me,
He knows, He knows that I tried.
Some day I shall reach that happy place
Which He has prepared for me,
I shall find sweet peace on the other side
Where the many mansions be.
I shall not quail when the summons comes,
I have naught to fear or to hide.
No perfect work have I to present.
But my Lord, He knows that I tried.
Lila Ripley Barnwell.
Hendersonville, N. C.
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
God Knows
Faithful Effort
Christian Reflection
Divine Understanding
Moral Striving
What entities or persons were involved?
Lila Ripley Barnwell. Hendersonville, N. C.
Poem Details
Title
God Knows
Author
Lila Ripley Barnwell. Hendersonville, N. C.
Subject
Reflection On A Life Of Faithful Effort
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
But My Lord, He Knows That I Tried.
I Have Fought In The Ranks For You.
I Trust His Promises Made In Love,
No Perfect Work Have I To Present.
But My Lord, He Knows That I Tried.