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Text: | Brave Sepherds Quaked |
Author: | Mary Nelson Keithahn |
Tune: | CAST AWAY FEAR |
Composer: | John D. Horman |
1 Brave shepherds quaked with fear that night
as barren hills were bathed in light,
till angel voices sang on high,
“Be not afraid! The Christ is night!”
2 How many times did Jesus chide
his friends who traveled by his side,
“Do not be anxious, do not fear!
Believe that God walks with you here.”
3 The tomb was empty they could see.
Afraid, they cried, “How can this be?”
An angel said, “He is not here.
The Christ has risen! Never fear!”
4 O Perfect Love that cast out fear,
embolden us, we pray, draw near;
give us the faith in troubled days
to live and love and sing your praise.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Brave shepherds quaked with fear that night |
Title: | Brave Sepherds Quaked |
Author: | Mary Nelson Keithahn (2014) |
Meter: | 88.88 Extended |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2017 |
Scripture: | ; ; ; |
Topic: | Christmas: Do not fear; Courage and Perseverance |
Notes: | This hymn refers to three incidents in the Gospels where we are told not to be afraid, and ends with a prayer for courage and faith to live, love, and sing God's praise even in troubled days |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | CAST AWAY FEAR |
Composer: | John D. Horman (2015) |
Meter: | 88.88 Extended |
Key: | E♭ Major |
Source: | Faith That Lets Us Sing |
Copyright: | Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. |