Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship ‎#257

257. 'Tis I, Be Not Afraid

1. When waves of trouble round me swell,
My soul is not dismayed'
I hear a voice I know full well:
'Tis I, be not afraid;
'Tis I, be not afraid.

2. When black the threat'ning skies appear,
And storms my path invade,
Those accents tranquilize each fear:
'Tis I, be not afraid;
'Tis I, be not afraid.

3. There is a gulf that must be crossed;
Savior, be near to aid!
Whisper, when my frail boat is tossed,
'Tis I, be not afraid;
'Tis I, be not afraid.

4. There is a dark and fearful vale,
Death hides within its shade;
Oh, say, when flesh and heart shall fail,
'Tis I, be not afraid;
'Tis I, be not afraid.

Text Information

• First Line: When waves of trouble round me swell
• Title: 'Tis I, Be Not Afraid
• Author: Charlotte Elliott (1834)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2024
• Scripture:
  Matthew 14:26-27
• Topic: Ordinary Time: Week 14
• Notes: Text by English poet Charlotte Elliott, from The Invalid’s Hymn Book (1834), alt.

Tune Information

• Name: DOVE OF PEACE
• Meter: 8.6.8.6
• Incipit: 51116 555
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Southern Harmony, 1847
• Notes: American folk tune Dove of Peace, from Southern Harmony (1847).