The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#250

250. Shall I for Fear of Feeble Man

1 Shall I for fear of feeble man,
The Spirit's course in me restrain?
Or undismayed in deed and word,
Be a true witness for the Lord?

2 My life, my blood, I here present,
If for Thy truth they may be spent,
Fulfill Thy sovereign counsel, Lord;
Thy will be done, Thy name adored.

3 Give of Thy strength, O God of pow'r,
Then let winds blow, or thunders roar,
Thy faithful witness will I be:
'Tis fixed, I can do all through Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Shall I for fear of feeble man
• Title: Shall I for Fear of Feeble Man
• German Title: Sollt ich aus Furcht vor Menschenkindern
• Author: Johann Joseph Winckler, 1670-1722
• Translator: John Wesley (1703-1791) (1739)
• Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Acts 4:20
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Christian Life: Witnessing, Speaking of Jesus
• Notes: For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. Acts 4:20.

Tune Information

• Name: SAMSON
• Composer: George Friedrich Handel, 1685-1759
• Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: M.M. 72