Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.
Isaiah 41:10
Words: Lydia M. Arnold, in Praise and Promise, edited by J. M. Black and Charles C. McCabe (Chicago, Illinois: Robert R. McCabe, 1900), number 83.
Music: Cow Hollow Mrs. S. V. Rue, 1900 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Arnold or Rue (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
I will help thee!
hear the promise
Of the One who reigns above;
Though I’m weak and heavy laden,
He will fill my heart with love.
Refrain
Fear thou not, for I am with thee,
I will hold thee by the hand,
All along the pilgrim journey,
Safely to the Promised Land.
Led by Him, and trusting ever,
In His grace from day to day,
I shall be secure from danger,
From Him I shall never stray.
Refrain
Keep me ever near Thee, Jesus,
With my hand enclosed in Thine;
Then, when duty calls, or danger,
I’ll not murmur nor repine.
Refrain