Text:I Would Be True
Author:Howard Arnold Walter
Tune:HOWARD
Composer:Carl F. Crusius

238. I Would Be True

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.

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.

Text Information
First Line: I would be true, for there are those
Title: I Would Be True
Author: Howard Arnold Walter
Meter: 11, 10, 11, 10
Language: English
Publication Date: 1921
Topic: Aspiration; Consecration of our means; Courage (6 more...)
Tune Information
Name: HOWARD
Composer: Carl F. Crusius (1920)
Meter: 11, 10, 11, 10



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