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Text:Brave Sepherds Quaked
Author:Mary Nelson Keithahn
Tune:CAST AWAY FEAR
Composer:John D. Horman

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: ; ; ;
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.



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