The Song Book of the Salvation Army 491. I would be true, for there are those who trust me

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The Song Book of the Salvation Army‎#491

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Text:	I would be true, for there are those who trust me
Author (Verses):	Howard Arnold Walter (1883-1918)

491. I would be true, for there are those who trust me

Full Text

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.

Refrain:
Jesus will help me, He is my friend;
He’ll lead and I will follow
Till life’s very end.

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.

Text Information
First Line:	I would be true, for there are those who trust me
Author (Verses):	Howard Arnold Walter (1883-1918)
Refrain First Line:	Jesus will help me, He is my friend
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1986
Topic:	The life of holiness: Consecration and service