Chalice Hymnal ‎#608

608. 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 Arnold Walter (1906)
• Meter: 11 10.11 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: Life of Discipleship: Loyalty and Courage; God's Church: Life of Discipleship: Loyalty and Courage; Commitment; Courage

Tune Information

• Name: PEEK
• Composer: Joseph Yates Peek (1909)
• Meter: 11 10.11 10 10
• Key: F Major