The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#674

674. I Would Be True

1 I would be true, for there are those that 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 lift,
I would look up, and laugh, and love, and lift.

3 I would be prayerful thro' each busy moment;
I would be constantly in touch with God;
I would be tuned to hear the 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 that trust me
• Title: I Would Be True
• Author: Howard Arnold Walter
• Meter: 11 10 11 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Zion/WH and O. M. Society
• Notes: Buds of Promise

Tune Information

• Name: PEEK
• Composer: Joseph Yates Peek
• Meter: 11 10 11 10
• Key: F Major or modal