Timeless Truths ‎#481

481. Be Strong and True

1 Be strong and valiant for the truth,
Resist the tempter’s luring pow’r;
Shun all the avenues of sin,
And trust in God each day and hour.

Refrain:
Be strong, and firmly trust,
In God through every test;
Be true, and fearless stand,
And with His grace and strength be blest.

2 Cast not away the Arm of Strength
To yield unto the tempting throng;
For God is always strong and true
To help and keep us from the wrong. [Refrain]

3 He is our Rock, our Tower high,
And to the meek He giveth grace;
A shield He is to them that trust,
The joy of those who seek His face. [Refrain]

4 He will forsake you not He says,
But ever in your hearts abide,
And make you lie in pastures green;
In paths of pleasantness He’ll guide. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Be strong and valiant for the truth
• Title: Be Strong and True
• Author: Jennie McNicholas (1911)
• Refrain First Line: Be strong, and firmly trust
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.6.6.6.8
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 6:10
• Topic: Exhortation
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Be_Strong_and_True); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (268); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (433)

Tune Information

• Name: [Be strong and valiant for the truth]
• Composer: C. E. Hunter (1911)
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.6.6.6.8
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Be_Strong_and_True); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (268); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (433)