*Pastor’s Note: A.B. Simpson was a very well respected Canadian preacher, theologian and author who lived from December 15, 1843 to October 29, 1919. My prayer is that you will be blessed and inspired by his poetry as much as I am.

FEAR NOT

Fear not, the Lord is ever saying to us.
Why should your heart be troubled or dismayed?
For I will strengthen, help thee, and uphold thee;
Let not your heart be troubled nor afraid.

Fear not when guilty fears and doubts assail you,
For Christ your sin has cleansed, your debt has paid,
And He will strengthen, help thee, and uphold thee;
Let not your heart be troubled nor afraid.

Fear not when floods of sorrow roll around you;
They shall not overflow thee, He hath said,
For I will strengthen, help thee, and uphold thee;
Let not your heart be troubled nor afraid.

Fear not when pain and sickness come upon you;
His blood for sickness hath atonement made,
And He will strengthen, help thee, and uphold thee;
Let not your heart be troubled nor afraid.

Fear not because you feel so weak and helpless;
On One that’s Mighty, God thy help hath laid,
He’s near to strengthen, help thee, and uphold thee;
Let not your heart be troubled nor afraid.

Fear not, even in the Valley of the Shadow,
For in life’s darkest hour and Death’s deep shade
He still will strengthen, help thee, and uphold thee;
Let not your heart be troubled nor afraid.

From Songs of the Spirit: Poetry by A. B. Simpson. Public Domain