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Posted:  03 Sep 2005 02:19
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.
Posted:  03 Sep 2005 04:00
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
Posted:  03 Sep 2005 12:40
Thank you!  Thank you SO much!

Bless you!
Posted:  28 Mar 2006 14:26
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
Posted:  03 Apr 2006 15:55
For Leemarco28.

http://www.ocp.org/en/metasearch.php?query_st ...
Posted:  18 Oct 2006 05:54
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.
Posted:  02 Dec 2006 21:03
this is the best song
    i always hear it in mass
Posted:  29 Jan 2007 07:13   Last Edited By: steveliu
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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
Posted:  29 Jan 2007 07:14   Last Edited By: steveliu
Note that sheet music for "Be Not Afraid" is also available for download from MusicNotes.Com

Be Not Afraid Sheet Music

Thanks!
Steve
Posted:  12 Feb 2007 00:27
hi i love that song too
Posted:  12 Feb 2007 04:12
I am trying to get the skit to The Old Ship Of Zion for the youth department at my church.
I seen it maybe three times and I really enjoyed it and I know that the whole church will
enjoy it . Please someone send it to me
Posted:  14 Jan 2008 07:28
Thank you very much for the lyrics everyone and also just like to ask whether you have the lyrics for the hymn: We are made for service.......would really appreciate your help..........God Bless
Posted:  16 Feb 2008 04:45
We sing this at our masses alll the time, its a beautiful hymn.


God Bless
Posted:  23 Mar 2008 01:24
I don't think there has ever been a time that I have not cried during this hymn at mass.  No matter where I am in life, this hymn reminds me the He is guiding me to a better place.

God Bless
Posted:  25 Mar 2008 06:32
Thank you for posting this song...It has blessed me more than you know.
Posted:  13 Apr 2008 21:00
I love that song. We supposed to have that song this morning,but the chior people did not show up this morning.
God Bless.
Posted:  04 May 2008 16:03
We listened to this today in church...I adore this song! The words are so powerful...filled with meaning Thank you!
Posted:  25 May 2008 09:04
isnt this son great and it is so touching
Posted:  30 May 2008 20:44
When I was a child attending church with my parents, my mother, who died two years ago, used to sing this along with the choir.  She had the most beautiful singing voice and I loved listening to her.  Now when I hear it as an adult as mass it most definitely brings a tear to my eye.  I only wish my church would sing it more often.
Posted:  09 Jun 2008 22:07
I HAVE BEEN ASKED TO DO THIS ON THIS COMING WEDS FOR A FUNERAL. WHERE CAN i GET THE MUSIC TO PLAY ON THE PIANO????
SUSAN
Posted:  17 Jul 2008 17:24
I love the message of the song, that JESUS is always on our side whatever life's situation we have. I wish our non catholic brothers will hear this and they may realized we are much Christ and bible centered like them. RTF of  Las Pinas
Posted:  16 Mar 2009 18:30
I have just cried and felt so uplifted after hearing Daniel O'Donnell sing this hymn.
Thank you so much for the words.
Posted:  27 Mar 2009 21:58
Very uplifting indeed!   Love it!

God Bless!
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