You shall cross the barren desert,
but you shall not die of thirst.
You shall wander far in safety,
though you do not know the way.
You shall speak your words
to foreign lands
and they will understand.
You shall see
the face of God and live.
Refrain:
Be not afraid,
I go before you always.
Come follow me,
and I will give you rest.
If you pass
through raging waters,
in the seas you shall not drown.
If you walk
amid the burning flames
you shall not be harmed.
If you stand
before the pow'r of hell
and death is at your side
Know that I am with you
through it all.
Refrain:
Be not afraid,
I go before you always.
Come follow me,
and I will give you rest.
Blessed are your poor,
for the kingdom shall be theirs.
Blest are you
that weep and mourn,
for one day you shall laugh.
And if wicked tongues
insult and hate you
all because of me,
Blessed, blessed are you!
Refrain:
Be not afraid,
I go before you always.
Come follow me,
and I will give you rest.