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.

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.

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.