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I would be true, for there are those who trust me;

by Howard Arnold Walter

Representative text

As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 425 — the newest hymnal carrying it.

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.