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I Would Be True

Representative 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,
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.


Source: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #411

Author: H. A. Walter

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Text Information

First Line: I would be true, for there are those who trust me
Title: I Would Be True
Author: H. A. Walter (1906)
Meter: 11.10.11.10.10
Language: English
Notes: Spanish translations: See "Quiero ser leal, por los que en mí confían" by Gonzalo Baéz Camargo, "Debo ser fiel, por los que en mi confían" by J. T. Ramírez
Copyright: Public Domain

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Sing Joyfully #432

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The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #674

The Christian Life Hymnal #500

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The Cyber Hymnal #3170

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The New Century Hymnal #492

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The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #246

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