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[Be the matter what it may]

Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. W. Pratt Incipit: 35112 35617 12 Used With Text: Always Speak the Truth

Always Speak the Truth

Appears in 21 hymnals First Line: Be the matter what it may Used With Tune: [Be the matter what it may]

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Hymnal: Good Will #13 (1882) First Line: Be the matter what it may Lyrics: 1 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 verity, Always speak the truth; But there’s meanness in a lie, Always speak the truth. He is but a coward slave, Who, a present pain to waive, Stoops to falsehood; then, be brave; Always speak the truth. 3 Falsehood seldom stands alone, Always speak the truth; One begets another one, Always speak the truth; Falsehood all the soul degrades, Stains with sin and ever breeds Evil thought and darker deeds, Always speak the truth. Languages: English Tune Title: [Be the matter what it may]