African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#411

411. I Would be True

1 I would be true, for there are those who trust me;
I would be pure, for there are those who care;
I would be strong, for there is much to suffer;
I would be brave, for there is much to dare,
I would be brave, for there is much to dare.

2 I would be friend of all, the foe, the friendless;
I would be giving, and forget the gift;
I would be humble, for I know my weakness;
I would look up, and laugh and love and lift,
I would look up, and laugh and love and lift.

Text Information

• First Line: I would be true, for there are those who trust me
• Title: I Would be True
• Author: Howard A. Walter, 1883-1918
• Meter: 11 10.11 10.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 4:12
• Topic: The Christian Life: Loyalty and Courage; Courage; Loyalty; Trust

Tune Information

• Name: PEEK
• Composer: Joseph Y. Peek, 1843-1911
• Meter: 11 10.11 10.
• Key: F Major or modal