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Fear not! The LORD is your stronghold
Fear not, but by his side be bold
Fear not, your Rock is from of old
His mighty hand shall you uphold
“Fear not,” says God, “I am your shield”
Fear not! Let troubled hearts be healed
Fear not for all shall be revealed
Our God for us shall take the field!
Fear not nor let your courage fail!
Fear not! God’s army shall prevail
Fear not through sorrow’s darkest trail
Christ walks beside through death’s deep vale
Fear not for God is by your side
Fear not! For he shall be your guide
Fear not! He shall in vengeance ride
He shall protect his holy bride.
Fear not but trust God’s promised peace
Fear not though earth give way and flee
Fear not though mountains drown in sea
For Christ your first and last shall be
Fear not though enemies abound
Fear not! The Host of God surrounds
Fear not but, faithful, lay life down,
and gain at last the victor’s crown
James W. Shrimpton (2024)
Inspiration: The “Fear Not” Commands. See texts below.
Tune: Church Triumphant, Truro
Verse 1 – Psalm 27:1, Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 44:8, Isaiah 41:10
Verse 2 – Genesis 15:1, John 14:27, Matthew 10:26, Deuteronomy 3:22, 2 Chronicles 20:17
Verse 3 – Joshua 10:25, Psalm 23:4
Verse 4 – Psalm 23:4, Psalm 118:6, Psalm 23:3, Isaiah 35:4
Verse 5 – Leviticus 26:6, John 14:27, Psalm 46:2, Psalm 46:2, Revelation 1:17
Verse 6 – Deuteronomy 20:1, Psalm 3:6, 2 Kings 6:16, Revelation 2:10