Author: Howard Arnold Walter Hymnal: Elmhurst Hymnal #238 (1921) Meter: 11.10.11.10 First Line: I would be true, for there are those Lyrics: 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.
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. Topics: Aspiration; Consecration of our means; Courage; Duty; Friendship; Giving; Growth Spiritual; Manliness; Purity and Self-Control Languages: English Tune Title: HOWARD
I Would Be True