be not afraid

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.

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

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 you and hate you
all because of Me, blessed, blessed are you!