Scripture Verse

Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. Matthew 14:27

Introduction

Words: Char­lotte Ab­bey, in Notes of Praise, by Frank Da­vis (Vicks­burg, Mis­sis­sip­pi: F. M. Da­vis, 1890).

Music: Frank M. Da­vis (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Ab­bey (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

portrait
Frank M. Davis (1839–1896)

Lyrics

Be of good cheer, saith the Sav­ior,
Tho’ all thy bright­est hopes fade;
I will be near to sus­tain thee;
It is I, O be not afraid.

Refrain

It is I, it is I,
It is I, O be not afraid!
Be of good cheer, saith the Sav­ior;
It is I, O be not afraid!

Be of good cheer, tho’ the tempt­er
And world are ’gainst thee ar­rayed;
I will give grace that will con­quer;
It is I, O be not afraid.

Refrain

Be of good cheer thro’ thy tri­als;
On Me let bur­dens be laid;
Tho’ they be hea­vy, I’ll bear them;
It is I, O be not afraid.

Refrain