Author: John Bunyan, 1628-1688; Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936 Hymnal: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #538 (2004) Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.6.6.5 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 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, You now defend
us with Your 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. Languages: English Tune Title: MONKS GATE
He who would valiant be