Author: Howard A. Walter, d. 1917 Hymnal: The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church #445 (1957) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with repeat First Line: I would be true, for there are those who trust me 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,
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 have faith to keep the path Christ trod.
I would be tuned to hear the slightest whisper;
I would be true, and keep in touch with God,
I would be true, and keep in touch with God. Scripture: Matthew 5:44 Tune Title: PEEK
I Would Be True