Joyful Songs ‎#20

20. The Good and the True

1 Whatever our station, in all that we do,
We'll take for our watchword, be good and be true.
With this on our banner we'll ever prevail,
For goodness and truthfulness never can fail:

Chorus:
The good. The good
Forever we'll stand by the good and the true,
For this is our motto in all that we do,
Forever to stand by the good and the true.

2 We'll ever be true to all blessings confer'd,
And true to instructions so frequently heard.
May all our thoughts daily be only of good,
And evil in action be ever withstood. [Chorus]

3 Our day may be dreary, no sunlight may shine,
Our way may be weary, our courage decline,
By seeking the pathway of wisdom and peace,
Our darkness will brighten, our courage increase. [Chorus]

4 In action we'll strive to be good and in thought,
And truthful in words as our Savior has taught.
Be true in our friendship, be good to our foes,
Thus life in its ending will happily close. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Whatever our station, in all that we do
• Title: The Good and the True
• Author: Dr. T. G. Chattle
• Refrain First Line: The good, The good
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1875

Tune Information

• Name: [Whatever our station, in all that we do]
• Composer: Wm. W. Bentley
• Key: B♭ Major