Laudes Domini ‎#714

714. "Fear Not"

1 How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord!
Is laid for your faith in his excellent word!
What more can he say, than to you he hath said,--
To you, who for refuge to Jesus have fled?

2 "Fear not, I am with thee, oh, be not dismayed,
For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid;
I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand,
Upheld by my gracious, omnipotent hand.

3 "When through the deep waters I call thee to go,
The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow;
For I will be with thee thy trouble to bless,
And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.

4 "When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie,
My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply;
The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design
Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine.

5 "Ev'n down to old age all my people shall prove
My sovereign, eternal, unchangeable love;
And then, when gray hairs shall their temples adorn,
Like lambs they shall still in my bosom be borne.

6 "The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose,
I will not--I will not desert to his foes;
That soul--though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I'll never--no never--no never forsake!"

Text Information

• First Line: How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord!
• Title: "Fear Not"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Christians: Encouragement; Courage; Covenant: Divine; Dependence: On Providence; Effectual Calling; Encouragement; Faith: Blessedness; Foundation of Hope; God: Faithfulness; God: Truth; Old Age; Promises
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Gospel Acclamation Songs

Tune Information

• Name: PORTUGUESE HYMN
• Meter: 11s
• Key: A Major