The Hymnal for Boys and Girls ‎#59

59. 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.

Text Information

• First Line: I would be true, for there are those who trust me
• Title: I Would Be True
• Author: Howard Arnold Walter
• Meter: 11.10.11.10
• Publication Date: 1935
• Topic: Conduct

Tune Information

• Name: PEEK
• Composer: Joseph Yates Peek
• Meter: 11.10.11.10
• Key: F Major