SacredSongs
#1167Admonition

Hymn 1167: Be the matter what it may, always speak the truth

Be the matter what it may, always speak the truth; Whether at your work or play, always speak the truth Never from this rule depart, grave it deeply on your heart, Written 'tis upon your chart : " Always speak the truth ! "

2. There's a charm in honesty, always speak the truth ; [speak the truth ; There is meanness in a lie; always He is but a coward slave, who, a present pain to waive, Stoops to falsehood; then, be brave; Always speak the truth.

3. When you're wrong, the folly own, always speak the truth; There's a triumph to be won, always speak the truth ; He who speaks with lying tongue adds to wrong a greater wrong; Then, with courage true and strong, Always speak the truth.