The Evergreen ‎#83

83. Fear Not, Child Of Jesus

1 When the chilling blasts of sorrow,
Round thy dreary pathway blow;
Hope for better times tomorrow,
Life is changing here below.

Chorus:
Fear not, fear not, child of Jesus,
Though you suffer here below;
You shall wear a crown of glory,
'Tis your Jesus tells you so.

2 Rocks thy lifeboat on the surges
Of life's ocean to and fro,
Those mad waves but nearer urge us
Where life's waters calmly flow. [Chorus]

3 Withers all that gives thee pleasure
In fitful life below,
Thine shall be an endless treasure
Naught on earth can e'er bestow. [Chorus]

4 Press thy foes in countless numbers
Ever near, to mock thy woe,
Heaven's shores foe encumbers,
Heaven ne'er can shield a foe. [Chorus]

5 Leave thee friends and kindred, coldly,
As misfortunes round thee grow,
One true friend stands by thee boldly,
Leaves thee never here below. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: When the chilling blasts of sorrow
• Title: Fear Not, Child Of Jesus
• Author: F. B. Copp
• Refrain First Line: Fear not, fear not, child of Jesus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1873
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [When the chilling blasts of sorrow]
• Composer: R. A. Kinzie
• Incipit: 53123 46543 21235
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.