Singing the Living Tradition ‎#107

107. Now Sing We of the Brave of Old

1 Now sing we of the brave of old
who would not sell themselves for gold,
yet left us riches manifold;
Alleluia!

2 Of those who fought a goodly fight
for liberty, for truth and right,
their patient love their chiefest might; Alleluia!

3 Who, when no gleam did point the way,
pressed ever on, by night, by day,
and, spite of pain, did ever say
Alleluia!

4 Who long the world’s old sorrows bore
and toiled and loved and suffered sore,
and, being dead, live evermore;
Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: Now sing we of the brave of old
• Title: Now Sing We of the Brave of Old
• Author: Albert M. P. Dawson, 1880-1964
• Meter: 8.8.8. with Alleluia
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Words and Deeds of Prophetic Women and Men: Exemplars and Pioneers; Celebration and Praise; Commitment; Integrity

Tune Information

• Name: VICTORY
• Composer: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, 1525-1595
• Adapter: W. H. Monk, 1823-1889
• Meter: 8.8.8. with Alleluia
• Key: D Major