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| Text: | I Would Be True |
| Author: | Howard A. Walter, d. 1917 |
| Tune: | PEEK |
| Composer: | Joseph Y. Peek |
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.
3 I would be prayerful through each busy moment;
I would have faith to keep the path Christ trod.
I would be tuned to hear the slightest whisper;
I would be true, and keep in touch with God,
I would be true, and keep in touch with God.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | I would be true, for there are those who trust me |
| Title: | I Would Be True |
| Author: | Howard A. Walter, d. 1917 |
| Meter: | 11. 10. 11. 10. with Repeat |
| Publication Date: | 1957 |
| Scripture: | |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | PEEK |
| Composer: | Joseph Y. Peek (1911) |
| Meter: | 11. 10. 11. 10. with Repeat |
| Key: | E♭ Major |
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