Love Walks in Truth

Lyrics

Verse 1

Not every spark is a promise to keep,
Not every feeling has roots running deep.
A beautiful word can be empty inside,
So let truth test the heart before feelings decide.

Pre-Chorus

I will not pressure, I will not pretend,
I will honour the person before me as neighbour and friend.

Chorus

Love walks in truth, love does not hide,
Love gives another both honour and time.
Love Yahweh first; let character lead,
Kindness in action, not selfish need.
If I would not want the wound done to me,
I will not give it to you in the name of love.

Verse 2

A boundary spoken deserves to be heard,
Respect is revealed in the keeping of words.
No rumour, no boasting, no game with a heart,
A truthful beginning is the wisest start.

Bridge - Instruments Drop to Voice + Clean Guitar

When no one is watching, what do I choose?
The heart becomes stronger by what it refuses.
Let courage say no to deception and pride,
Then bring the full band back on: "Let truth be our guide."

Final Chorus

Love walks in truth, steady and clear,
With mercy for weakness and courage for fear.
Love Yahweh first; let wisdom approve
The words and the choices we call by the name love.

Teacher / Arrangement Direction

Begin in the 396 release/courage zone with muted or lightly driven guitar, settle into 432 balance for the pre-chorus, warm the chorus through 528, add 639 group harmony, then clear the texture at 741 for the line "Love walks in truth." The strongest musical event belongs on "truth," "honour," or "love Yahweh first," not on filler words.