Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#503

503. 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.

3 I would be prayerful through each busy moment;
I would be constantly in touch with God;
I would be tuned to hear His slightest whisper;
I would have faith to keep the path Christ trod;
I would have faith to keep the path Christ trod.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I would be true
• Title: I Would Be True
• Author: Howard A. Walter, 1883-1918
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Social Betterment; Youth Hymns
• Notes: Alternate tunes: O PERFECT LOVE, No. 524; ALVERSTOKE No. 471

Tune Information

• Name: PEEK
• Composer: Joseph Yates Peek, 1843-1911
• Key: F Major