The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#685

685. 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 labour night and day
To be a pilgrim.

Text Information

• First Line: He who would valiant be
• Author: John Bunyan (1628-88)
• Alterer: Percy Dearmer (1867-1936)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The salvation soldier: Calling

Tune Information

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