Be Not Afraid (Robert Dufford Lyrics)

Catholic Mass Songs Lyrics

Based on Isaiah 43:2-3 and Luke 6:20ff
Fr. Robert J. Dufford, S.J


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 to foreign lands and they will understand.
You shall see the face of God and live.

REF:
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. (REF)

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! (REF)