Be Not Afraid

Verse 1

When trials and temptations Around thee darkly flow, When storms and griefs assail thee To bring thy courage low, Be not discouraged, brother, But firmly stand and wait; The clouds again will vanish, Oh, be thou not afraid!

Chorus

There is sweet rest in heav'n, There is sweet rest in heav'n, There is sweet rest, there is sweet rest, There is sweet rest in heav'n.

Verse 2

When waters of affliction May seem to overflow, Or through some fiery trial You may be called to go, Keep up your faith and courage, The Lord will dissipate The waves that dash against thee, Fear not, be not afraid!

Verse 3

The soul that Jesus loveth He'll chasten and refine, That like a golden luster It may the brighter shine; The dross alone will perish, The gold is brighter made; Be not discouraged, brother, Fear not, be not afraid!

Verse 4

"Let not your heart be troubled," Oh, hear the Saviour speak, God comforts you in sorrows, When sad you feel and weak; He leads you through the river Which sinners cannot wade, And death shall lose its terrors, Fear not, be not afraid!