Scripture Verse

Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the Lord do to all your enemies against whom ye fight. Joshua 10:25

Introduction

Words: Vi­ola B. Hall, 1894.

Music: Ed­mund S. Lo­renz (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Hall (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

portrait
Edmund S. Lorenz
(1854–1942)

Lyrics

March right for­ward, lit­tle Chris­tian bands;
Fear not! oh, fear not!
God will give the bat­tle to your hands;
Fear not! oh, fear not!

Refrain

What tho’ fierce and long the strife is rag­ing,
God is on your side, the foe en­gag­ing;
Every wound He heals, the pain as­suag­ing;
Fear not! oh, fear not!

Follow Christ your lead­er to the end;
Fear not! oh, fear not!
He will guide you, ev­er will de­fend;
Fear not! oh, fear not!

Refrain

Early called to bat­tle for the Lord;
Fear not! oh, fear not!
Struggle brave­ly, trust­ing in His Word;
Fear not! oh, fear not!

Refrain

Every bat­tle brings you add­ed pow­er;
Fear not! oh, fear not!
Grow then grand­ly, ev­ery day and hour!
Fear not! oh, fear not!

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