Good Will ‎#13

13. Always Speak the Truth

1 Be the matter what it may,
Always speak the truth;
Whether at your work or play,
Always speak the truth.
Never from this rule depart,
Grave it deeply on your heart,
Written ‘tis upon your chart:
Always speak the truth.

2 There’s a charm in verity,
Always speak the truth;
But there’s meanness in a lie,
Always speak the truth.
He is but a coward slave,
Who, a present pain to waive,
Stoops to falsehood; then, be brave;
Always speak the truth.

3 Falsehood seldom stands alone,
Always speak the truth;
One begets another one,
Always speak the truth;
Falsehood all the soul degrades,
Stains with sin and ever breeds
Evil thought and darker deeds,
Always speak the truth.

Text Information

• First Line: Be the matter what it may
• Title: Always Speak the Truth
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1882

Tune Information

• Name: [Be the matter what it may]
• Composer: J. W. Pratt