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I Would Be True

Lyrics by
Howard Arnold Walter (1906)
Music by
Joseph Yates Peek (1911)
Tune
PEEK · 8.8.8.8
Scripture
2 Corinthians 5:15
Verse 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.
Verse 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.
Verse 3
I would be learning, day by day, the lessons
My heavenly Father gives me in His word;
I would be quick to hear His lightest whisper,
And prompt and glad to do the things I've heard;
And prompt and glad to do the things I've heard.

A dedication hymn expressing commitment to Christian principles and integrity in daily life.