i would be true...

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.

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.

i would be prayerful
thru each busy moment;
i would be constantly
in touch with God.
i would be tuned
to hear His slightest whisper;
i would have faith
to keep the path Christ trod.
i would have faith
to keep the path Christ trod.

howard a. walter 1883-1918
joseph yates peek 1843-1911

*a song that God used to remind me of what He has called me to do.

*a song that pricked my guilty conscience when i had sinned against God. i repented. i am reminded every time i hear this hymn of how i ought to live.

*can be your life's theme song especially for those in ministry.