I WOULD BE TRUE
"When he arrived and saw the evidence of the grace of God, he was glad
and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their
hearts." Acts 11:23
Words: Howard Arnold Walter, 1906. Walter wrote this hymn while living
in Japan. He sent it to his mother, who forwarded it to Harper's
Magazine, which published it.
Music: Joseph Yates Peek, 1911.
Alternate tune: "Intercessor," Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848-1918).
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.
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.
I would be faithful through each passing moment;
I would be constantly in touch with God;
I would be strong to follow where He leads me;
I would have faith to keep the path Christ trod;
I would have faith to keep the path Christ trod.