Air from County Derry in G Petrie: The Ancient Music of Ireland (1853) Howard Arnold Walter
I would be true, for there are those that trust me. I would be pure, for there are those that 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, laugh, love and live.