Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
Matthew 14:27
Words & Music: Granville P. Evans, in Songs for All, compiled by John J. Wicker (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Hall-Mack, 1906), number 72 (🔊 pdf nwc).
In sailing life’s sea I have nothing to fear,
Tho’ tempests are tossing me high,
If only the voice of my Savior I hear:
Come, be of good cheer, it is I.
Refrain
Though trials my strength may defy,
For help unto Jesus I cry,
And when I am tempted, or danger is near,
I’ll trust Him and be of good cheer.
Tho’ fortune may fail me and health may decline,
Tho’ others turn back to dismay,
I’ll cling to my Savior and never repine,
And He will not cast me away.
Refrain
No dangers appall when my Savior is near,
And when I am summoned on high,
My heart will rejoice if I only can hear,
Come, be of good cheer, it is I.
Refrain