You shall cross the barren desert

But you shall not die of thirst

You shall wander far in safety

Though you do not know the way

You shall speak your words to foreign men

And they will understand

You shall see the face of God and live

Be not afraid I go before you always

Come, follow me and I will give you rest

If you pass through raging waters in the sea

You shall not drown

If you walk amid the burning flames

You shall not be harmed

If you stand before the power of hell

And death is at your side

Know that I am with you through it all

Be not afraid I go before you always

Come, follow me and I will give you rest

And blessed are your poor

For the kingdom shall be theirs

Blest are you that weep and mourn

For one day you shall laugh

And if wicked men insult and hate you

All because of me

Blessed, blessed are you

Be not afraid I go before you always

Come, follow me and I will give you rest

Songwriters: Robert J Dufford Be Not Afraid lyrics © Epoch Universal Publications Inc