by John Bunyan (1628 - 1688)
Language: English
Who would true valour see, Let him come hither; One here will constant be Come wind, come weather. There's no discouragement Shall make him once relent His first avowed intent To be a Pilgrim. Who so beset him round With dismal stories, Do but themselves confound, His strength the more is. No lion can him fright, He'll with a giant fight, But he will have a right To be a Pilgrim. Hobgoblin, nor foul fiend Can daunt his spirit; He knows he at the end Shall life inherit. Then fancies fly away, He'll fear not what men say, He'll labour night and day To be a pilgrim.
Composition:
- Set to music by George Dyson (1883 - 1964), "Valour" [ baritone and orchestra ]
Text Authorship:
- by John Bunyan (1628 - 1688)
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Researcher for this page: Barbara Miller
This text was added to the website: 2005-09-02
Line count: 24
Word count: 107