Be not Afraid

JosieD · Post by **JosieD** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 12:19 am

I love this hymn. Very popular in 70's and 80's in Catholic guitar Masses. Still shows up in Memorial services and masses. I would be so grateful if someone could send me the words.

Thank you.

steveliu · Post by **steveliu** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 2:00 am

Hi Josie,

I think this is it:

1.
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 in foreign lands
and all will understand.
You shall see the face of God and live.

Refrain:
Be not afraid.
I go before you always.
Come follow me,
and I will give you rest.

2.
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 pow'r of hell
and death is at your side,
know that I am with you through it all.

3.
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!

Hope this is it.

Thanks,
Steve

JosieD · Post by **JosieD** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:40 am

Thank you! Thank you SO much!

Bless you!

leemarco28 · Post by **leemarco28** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 12:26 pm

Hi,
I too absolutely love this hymn. I remember hearing it at a mass i nthe USA but have had difficulty locating it in England. I am trying to locate sheet music for the hym - Be Not Afraid.
I hope someone can help.

Thanks

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 1:55 pm

For Leemarco28.

http://www.ocp.org/en/metasearch.php?qu ... &search=Go

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 3:54 am

When lost or afraid, these words shall carry you to eternal peace. The Father is letting you know that no matter what troubles you face, you shall NEVER be alone. This hymn is the light that shall shine through the shadow of lies.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 7:03 pm

this is the best song
i always hear it in mass

steveliu · Post by **steveliu** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 5:13 am

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I found sheet music for, "Be Not Afraid" words and music by Bob Dufford, SJ. if you have not already fout it.

Hope Publishing Company, code no. 461, arrangement by Jack Schrader. for solo medium voice

There is an SATB also Code no. A 683, arrangement by Douglas E. Wagner. SATB

steveliu · Post by **steveliu** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 5:14 am

Note that sheet music for "Be Not Afraid" is also available for download from MusicNotes.Com

Be Not Afraid Sheet Music

Thanks!
Steve

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 10:27 pm

hi i love that song too