Whatever is true, whatever is just Whatever is good and virtuous Whatever is lovely, whatever is right Whatever is beautiful, pure, and bright Think of these things as you live in this world Think of these things as you die to the world ♪ Whatever is true, whatever is just Whatever is good and virtuous Whatever is lovely, whatever is right Whatever is beautiful, pure, and bright Think of these things in light of the Son Think of these things till He comes If there is anything excellent If there is anything worthy of praise If there is anything honorable If there is anything noble If it makes you see the glory and fame Of the One who creates and for whom it was made The rush of the sea, the light of the dawn The twist of a tale, the beauty of song Think of these things, delight in these things And the Lord will surround you His truth can be known even in Rome If Christ be before you Beneath you, around you Do what you have seen in me Pursue the life of Christ in deed And the God of peace will be with you