The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#445

445. 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 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.

Text Information

• First Line: I would be true, for there are those who trust me
• Title: I Would Be True
• Author: Howard A. Walter, d. 1917
• Meter: 11. 10. 11. 10. with Repeat
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Matthew 5:44

Tune Information

• Name: PEEK
• Composer: Joseph Y. Peek (1911)
• Meter: 11. 10. 11. 10. with Repeat
• Key: E♭ Major