GRH 417 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,
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.