Author: Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden; Jacob Fabricius, 1593-1654; Johann M. Altenburg, 1584-1640; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6 Appears in 106 hymnals First Line: Fear not, O little flock, the foe Lyrics: 1. Fear not, O little flock, the foe
Who madly seeks your overthrow;
Dread not his rage and power;
What though your courage sometimes faints,
His seeming triumph o’er God’s saints
Lasts but a little hour.
2. Be of good cheer; your cause belongs
To Him who can avenge your wrongs;
Leave it to Him our Lord.
Though hidden yet from all our eyes,
He sees the Gideon who shall rise;
To save us, and His word.
3. As true as God’s own word is true,
Not earth nor hell with all their crew
Against us shall prevail.
A jest and by-word are they grown;
God is with us, we are His own,
Our victory cannot fail.
4. Amen, Lord Jesus, grant our prayer!
Great Captain, now Thine arm make bare;
Fight for us once again.
So shall thy saints and martyrs raise
A mighty chorus to Thy praise,
World without end. Used With Tune: RAVENDALE Text Sources: Translation: Lyra Germanica, Lyra Germanica, 1855., 1855.Lyra Germanica, 1855.
Fear Not, O Little Flock