The Book of Praise ‎#633

633. Who would true valour see

1 Who would true valour see,
let them come hither;
here's one will constant be,
come wind, come weather.
There's no discouragement
shall make me once relent
my first avowed intent
to be a pilgrim.

2 Who so beset me round
with dismal stories
do but themselves confound:
my strength the more is.
No foes shall stay my might;
though I with giants fight,
but I will have the right
to be a pilgrim.

3 Hobgoblin nor foul fiend
can daunt my spirit:
I know I at the end
shall life inherit.
Then, fancies, fly away!
Fear not what others say;
I'll labour night and day
to be a pilgrim.

Text Information

• First Line: Who would true valour see
• Title: Who would true valour see
• Author: John Bunyan, 1628-1688 (alt.)
• Meter: 6 5 6 5 6 6 6 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Matthew 19:29
  ;
  Ephesians 6:10-17
• Topic: Courage; Journey / Pilgrimage / Pilgrims; One Life in Christ: Discipleship; Patience / Perseverance
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: MONKS GATE
• Arranger: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
• Meter: 6 5 6 5 6 6 6 5
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: English Traditional
• Copyright: Arrangement © Oxford University Press from The English Hymnal