The New Century Hymnal ‎#492

492. 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 live,
I would look up, and laugh, and love, and live.

3 I would be prayerful through each busy moment;
I would be constantly in touch with God;
I would be tuned to sense God's 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 who trust me
• Title: I Would Be True
• Author (St. 1-2): Howard Arnold Walter (1917)
• Meter: 11.10.11.10.10.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Philippians 4:8-9
• Topic: Consecration; Discipleship; Year A: Epiphany 7; Year A: Proper 17; Year A: Proper 23; Youth
• Source: St. 3, anon, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: PEEK
• Composer: Joseph Y. Peek (1911)
• Meter: 11.10.11.10.10.
• Key: F Major