Faith That Lets Us Sing ‎#24

24. Brave Sepherds Quaked

1 Brave shepherds quaked with fear that night
as barren hills were bathed in light,
till angel voices sang on high,
“Be not afraid! The Christ is night!”

2 How many times did Jesus chide
his friends who traveled by his side,
“Do not be anxious, do not fear!
Believe that God walks with you here.”

3 The tomb was empty they could see.
Afraid, they cried, “How can this be?”
An angel said, “He is not here.
The Christ has risen! Never fear!”

4 O Perfect Love that cast out fear,
embolden us, we pray, draw near;
give us the faith in troubled days
to live and love and sing your praise.

Text Information

• First Line: Brave shepherds quaked with fear that night
• Title: Brave Sepherds Quaked
• Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn (2014)
• Meter: 88.88 Extended
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2017
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:8-11
  ;
  Mark 4:35-40
  ;
  Matthew 28:1-10
  ;
  1 John 4:16-20
• Topic: Christmas: Do not fear; Courage and Perseverance
• Notes: This hymn refers to three incidents in the Gospels where we are told not to be afraid, and ends with a prayer for courage and faith to live, love, and sing God's praise even in troubled days

Tune Information

• Name: CAST AWAY FEAR
• Composer: John D. Horman (2015)
• Meter: 88.88 Extended
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Faith That Lets Us Sing
• Copyright: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.