Be Not Afraid
Fearless Journey: Embracing Hope in the Face of Challenges
Lyrics
You shall cross the barren desert
You will face challenging and difficult times.
But you shall not die of thirst
You won't be left without sustenance or support.
You shall wander far in safety
You will journey far, but in a secure and protected manner.
Though you do not know the way
Even when the path is unclear, you will be guided.
You shall speak your words in foreign lands
Your words will be understood in unfamiliar places.
And all will understand
Your communication will be universally comprehended.
You shall see the face of God and live
You will experience a divine presence and continue to live.
Be not afraid
An encouragement to not be fearful.
I go before you always
The speaker, likely God, will always precede and accompany you.
Come, follow me
An invitation to follow the speaker.
And I will give you rest
A promise of finding rest by following the speaker.
If you pass through raging waters in the sea, you shall not drown
You will pass through difficult times, but you won't be overwhelmed.
If you walk amid the burning flames
Even in the midst of challenges, you won't be harmed.
You shall not be harmed
Protection from harm in the face of adversity.
If you stand before the power of hell, and death is at your side
Even in the presence of great danger and death, you won't be alone.
Know that I am with you through it all
A reassurance of divine presence throughout all difficulties.
Be not afraid
A repetition of the encouragement not to fear.
I go before you always
The continuous assurance of divine guidance and protection.
Come, follow me
Reiteration of the invitation to follow the speaker.
And I will give you rest
A promise of finding rest by following the speaker.
Blessed are your poor, for the kingdom shall be theirs
The disadvantaged will find solace in the divine kingdom.
Blessed are you that weep and mourn, for one day you shall laugh
Those who grieve will eventually find joy.
And if wicked tongues insult and hate you, all because of me
If you face insults and hatred for the speaker's sake, you are blessed.
Blessed, blessed are you
A recognition of the blessed state of those who endure hardships for their faith.
Be not afraid
A repetition of the encouragement not to fear.
I go before you always
The continual assurance of divine guidance and protection.
Come, follow me
Reiteration of the invitation to follow the speaker.
And I will give you rest
A promise of finding rest by following the speaker.
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