"My Creed" by Harold Arnold Walter

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 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.