He Who Would Valiant Be

This is the only hymn in popular use today by John Bunyan (1628-1688). He was born in Elstow and was a Baptist minister at Bedford. Bunyan wrote the original Valiant's song in The Pilgrim's Progress (part II, 1684) with the words "Who would true valour see". It is spoken by Mr Valiant-for-truth, relating the story of his pilgrimage to Mr Greatheart. The original words are found in The BBC Hymn Book ('Hobgoblin nor foul fiend') and Hymns Ancient and Modern (all editions, with a minor change to 'No goblin nor foul fiend'). The English Hymnal (both editions) and the Anglican Hymn Book all use the extensive revision by Percy Dearmer (1867-1936), who begins "He who would valiant be". Dearmer changes lines 1-4 of verse 1, lines 5-8 of verse 2, and parts of the third verse. Despite Dearmer claiming Bunyan would never have approved the use of the original poem as a hymn, and that 'to include the hobgoblins would have been to ensure disaster', many regard the original words as superior to the modern version.

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[kensberg]

what a beautiful hymn it makes my heart soar to the highest heights

[brummieforlife26]

such a wonderful hymnn thanks for posting

[fionamary56]

My dear Mum passed away 14 years ago today and I had no doubt about choosing this for one of her funeral hymns...she was the most valiant person I have ever had the privilege to know

[TheJcanno8]

Just beautiful. Thank you :)

[ElQuba]

@stratford27 Why have you still not put any video productions of your own, on you-tube?

[washingzoo1]

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 labor night and day to be a pilgrim.

[silvestromedia]

please spread the word about this Great song. Cheers John-:)

[silvestromedia]

@missfying -please spread the word about this Great song. Cheers John-:)

[silvestromedia]

@Jenga4eva -all Christians would love this song-if only they all could hear it- just once :)

[cicaroxable]

... reminds me of the John Cleese movie Clockwise

[YesYouKnowYourStuff]

@mrmagicroundcircle

You spelt grammar wrongly and Nazi needs a capital n.

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You don't know what you are talking about George, go read some books.

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Cheers.

from,

del-boy.