New Church Praise ‎#38

38. He that is down needs fear no fall

1 He that is down needs fear no fall,
he that is low, no pride;
he that is humble ever shall
have God to be his guide.

2 I am content with what I have,
little be it, or much:
and, Lord, contentment still I crave,
because thou savest such.

3 Fulness to such a burden is
that go on pilgrimage:
here little, and hereafter bliss,
is best from age to age.

Text Information

• First Line: He that is down needs fear no fall
• Author: John Bunyan (1628-88)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1975
• Topic: Christian Life-Style; God--the Father: In whom we trust
• Notes: This poem, from Part 2 of The Pilgrim's Progress, is the Shepherd-Boy's song in the Valley of Humiliation.

Tune Information

• Name: SHEPHERD BOY'S SONG
• Composer: J. H. Alden (b. 1900)
• Meter: C. M.
• Incipit: 36651 24351 17365
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Owner or controller of copyright: Composer