The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8781

8781. Tender, And Trusty, And True

1 Let us be tender, and trusty, and true—
Here is a thought, dearest children, for you;
Where’er we go, and whatever we do,
Let us be tender, and trusty, and true.

Refrain:
Brave to the battle of life we will go,
Tender and trusty in all that we do;
Helpful, and thoughtful to all we will prove,
Winning all hearts by our goodness and love.

2 Let us be trusty, and tender, and true—
Children, I pray you to keep this in view;
Blessing each other, our blessing we find,
Therefore be helpful, and thoughtful and kind. [Refrain]

3 Let us be cheerful, and happy as well,
That all our life-service doubly may tell;
God loves the cheerful heart singing its lay,
Let us then joyously keep on our way. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Let us be tender, and trusty, and true
• Title: Tender, And Trusty, And True
• Author: Hattie T. Griswold
• Refrain First Line: Brave to the battle of life we will go
• Meter: 10.10.10.10 D
• Language: English
• Source: The Sunny Side by Charles W. Wendte and Henry S. Perkins (New York: William A. Pond, 1875)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: BERMUDA by Ira D. Sankey

Tune Information

• Name: XI'AN
• Composer: Henry Southwick Perkins (1875)
• Meter: 10.10.10.10 D
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain