It Is I, Be Not Afraid
I. Baltzell • English
Primary Scripture: Mark 6:50
Verse 1
When the storm in its fury On Galilee fell, And lifted its waters on high, And the faithless disciples Were bound in the spell, Jesus whispered, "Fear not, it is I."
Chorus
"It is I, it is I"; Fear not, trembling one, "It is I." In the midst of the storm, In the midst of the gloom, Fear not, trembling one, "It is I."
Verse 2
The storm could not bury That word in the wave, ’Twas taught thro’ the tempest to fly; It shall reach His disciples In every clime, Saying, "Be not afraid, it is I."
Chorus
"It is I, it is I"; Fear not, trembling one, "It is I." In the midst of the storm, In the midst of the gloom, Fear not, trembling one, "It is I."
Verse 3
When the spirit is broken With sorrow and care, And comfort is ready to die, Then the darkness shall pass, And the sunshine appear, By the life giving word, "It is I."
Chorus
"It is I, it is I"; Fear not, trembling one, "It is I." In the midst of the storm, In the midst of the gloom, Fear not, trembling one, "It is I."
Verse 4
When death is at hand, And the cottage of clay Is left with a tremulous sigh, The gracious Redeemer Will light all the way, With the soul cheering word, "It is I."
Chorus
"It is I, it is I"; Fear not, trembling one, "It is I." In the midst of the storm, In the midst of the gloom, Fear not, trembling one, "It is I."
Verse 5
When the river is passed, And the glories unknown Burst forth on the wondering eye, He will welcome, encourage, And comfort His own, Saying, "Be not afraid, it is I."
Chorus
"It is I, it is I"; Fear not, trembling one, "It is I." In the midst of the storm, In the midst of the gloom, Fear not, trembling one, "It is I."
Scripture References
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