The battle cry has been given
For a standard of righteousness
Who in purity can be proven?
Who can avoid permissiveness?
The seas of peer pressure causes
Forfeited blessings and shattered dreams
As onto jagged rocks it tosses
Those who ignore the light’s strong beams
[Chorus]
Come be an example
in both word and in deed
That others can sample
Christ’s goodness we all need
Who will commit without hesitation?
To their heritage, and stand to honor it?
Who will hold at bay all worldly temptation?
While their example lets good news transmit?
When life's goals become shallow
A gospel upbringing is forgotten
And opportunities soon narrow
When codes for conduct falter and soften
[Chorus]
Come be an example
in both word and in deed
That others can sample
Christ’s goodness we all need
May the words of Mount Sinai
Come to thunder on those with ears
The commandments are our allies
Wherein a celestial glimpse appears
Who will open their heart to remember
That day of confirmation?
And how the Holy Ghost in ember
Was gifted without reservation?
[Chorus]
Come be an example
in both word and in deed
That others can sample
Christ’s goodness we all need
Who'll be influenced by that sweet voice
Which testifies and whispers of truth?
Who'll be alert and make the good choice
When temptations prey on the dreams of youth?
Who will be known among the believers?
Those with charity and purity of thought!
Those who in example are the achievers
For in spirit and in faith they have fought
[Chorus]
Come be an example
in both word and in deed
That others can sample
Christ’s goodness we all need
That His Light can be seen
read about what inspired this:
1 Tim 4:12
Be thou an example of the believers,
in word, in conversation, in charity,
in spirit, in faith, in purity
Be Thou An Example
Thomas S. Monson
Ensign, May 2005, 112
