American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#334

334. The Lord Is Near! Why Should We Fear

1 The Lord is near!
Why should we fear?
His power will uphold us;
He is our stay,
Rejoice alway,
His mercy will enfold us.

2 The Lord is near!
Then may good cheer
Attend our expectation;
That in His strength
We win at length
And gain our soul's salvation.

3 The Lord is nigh!
Why should we sigh,
With needless worries troubled?
His loving care
For us will bear
Our cares tho' they were doubled.

4 The Lord in nigh!
To Him on high
We plead for grace and favor;
He keeps our hearts,
To us imparts
The peace of Christ our Savior.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord is near! Why should we fear?
• Title: The Lord Is Near! Why Should We Fear
• Author: Paul E. Kretzmann
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 Iambic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Church Year: Advent

Tune Information

• Name: DOMINUS REGIT ME
• Composer: Rev John Bacchus Dykes (1874)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 Iambic
• Key: G Major