The Hymnal ‎#276a

276a. He who would valiant be

1 He who would valiant be
'Gainst all disaster,
Let him in constancy
Follow the Master.
There's no discouragement
Shall make him once relent
His first avowed intent
To be a pilgrim.

2 Who so beset him round
With dismal stories
Do but themselves confound—
His strength the more is.
No foes shall stay his might;
Though he with giants fight,
He will make good his right
To be a pilgrim.

3 Since, Lord, Thou dost defend
Us with Thy Spirit,
We know we at the end
Shall life inherit.
Then fancies flee away!
I'll fear not what men say,
I'll labor night and day
To be a pilgrim.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: He who would valiant be
• Author: John Bunyan (1628-1688) (alt.)
• Meter: 6. 5. 6. 5. 6. 6. 6. 5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Life in Christ: Loyalty and Courage; Courage and Loyalty; Loyalty and Courage; Perseverance; Zeal
• Copyright: From "The Riverdale Hymn Book." Used by permission of the publishers, Fleming H. Revell Company.

Tune Information

• Name: MONKS GATE
• Meter: 6. 5. 6. 5. 6. 6. 6. 5.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Tune from "The English Hymnal." Used by permission of the Oxford University Press.