Be Not Afraid Song Lyrics and Chords by Doyle Lawson
Be Not Afraid
Recorded by Doyle Lawson
Written by Jeannie C. Riley
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Tossed to and fro the
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disciples were fearing
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Their very lives they were lost out at
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sea
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High winds were raging
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waves all around them
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Then among storm
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fear not be at
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peace
He came to them walkin'
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on water and talkin'
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Though they had known Him still they were
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afraid
Then
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Jesus spoke gently
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lo I am with thee
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He ceased the winds and He
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settled the
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waves
Be not afra-
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id it's only the
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Master
Calming the storm removing all
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harm
Be of good
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che-
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er your Savior's
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here
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So be of good
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faith for I'm here to stay be not
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afraid
Once my ship was sinkin' twas the
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end I was thinking
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For there was no life boat between me and the
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sea
Then the
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Lord in compassion put
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His love to action
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Then His dear sweet hand
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in love lifted
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me
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So be of good
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faith for I'm here to stay be not a
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fra
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id
FAQ
Who sang the the song Be Not Afraid?
- The song Be Not Afraid was sang by Doyle Lawson.
Who is Doyle Lawson?
- Doyle Lawson (born April 20, 1944) is an American traditional bluegrass and Southern gospel musician. He is best known as a mandolin player, vocalist, producer, and leader of the 6-man group Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Lawson was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2012.
