When a knight won His spurs in the stories of old
He was gentle and brave he was gallant and bold
With a shield on His arm and a lance in His hand
For God and for valour he rode through the land
No charger have I and no sword by my side
Yet still to adventure and battle I ride
Though back into storyland giants have fled
And the knights are no more and the dragons are dead
Let faith be my shield and let joy be my steed
‘Gainst the dragons of anger the ogres of greed
And let me set free with the sword of my youth
From the castle of darkness the power of the truth
Song Meaning
A hymn telling of a gentle and brave knight.
Biblical Message
Read Ephesians 6:16 alongside the lyric. Shield and sword are imaginative pictures for faith and truth against anger and greed.
Reflection
Which word or image in the song speaks to your situation? Read Ephesians 6:16, then consider one response you can carry into the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “When A Knight Won His Spurs -Stowey” about?
A hymn telling of a gentle and brave knight.
Which Bible passage connects with the song?
Ephesians 6:16 is a starting point for reading alongside the lyric.