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

246. 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 thru each busy moment;
I would be constantly in touch with God;
I would be tuned to hear the slightest whisper;
I would have faith to keep the path Christ trod,
I would have faith to keep the path Christ trod.

Text Information

• First Line: I would be true, for there are those that trust me
• Title: I Would Be True
• Author: Harold Arnold Walter
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Topic: Aspiration; Commitment; Loyalty; Youth

Tune Information

• Name: PEEK
• Composer: Joseph Yates Peek
• Key: F Major