Author: Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936; John Bunyan, 1628-1688 Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.6.6.5 Appears in 151 hymnals Lyrics: 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 Whoso beset him round
with dismal stories,
do but themselves confound -
his strength the more is.
No foes shall stay high 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!
Ill fear not what men say,
Ill labour night and day
to be a pilgrim. Topics: Faith, Trust and Commitment Used With Tune: MONKS GATE
He who would valiant be