O shepherd,
O sweet psalmist of Israel,
O do not let the giant get too near!
Be careful, David. Jonathan, go with him.
And come back safe to Michal. God go with thee.
(She goes out.)
(David stands as though in prayer, while everyone sings very softly the following lines:)
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
For thou art with me:
Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
(Or, merely the music may be played.)
(The Attendant brings stones to David.)
(Enter the Challenger for Goliath followed by Philistines.)
Challenger:
Tremble, O people of Israel,
For Goliath cometh.
And the champion of Israel will fall down before him
As barley before the sickle.
Tremble, O Israelites!
Have ye a champion?
Have ye a man to stand before him?