I have a new song for you today. My wife’s family on her mother’s side are from Newfoundland, so I wrote the music to this song as a tribute to the east-coast newfie style. The lyrics speak of God’s faithfulness through the valley of shadows. I hope you enjoy it!
Fear Not, O My Soul
For all the night long
Til the break of the dawn
Lord, be my strong shelter and shield
For your word is my light
Through the shadows of night
And you’ll bring me through valley and field
Through shadows and flame
Your presence remains
You’ll carry me through to the end
For If you’re on my side
Then I’ll run through the fire
Your children you always defend
Be my strength and my song
When my courage is gone
When weary my spirit may be
For Your faithful and true
To carry me through
Your grace is sufficient for me
Free are the ones
Who trust in the son
His blood has washed them free
Though I lose all I have
Thy rod and thy staff
Forever my portion will be
Fear not, O my soul
For he’ll never let go
Or let you taste death and decay
For he ransomed your heart
With his blood he imparts
The grace to cover your shame
Fear not, O my soul
For look at the holes
There pierced through his hands and his side
For His dying broke death
And has given you rest
And has fitted you for paradise
Now free in my heart
From the burdens I start
To sail for the bright golden shores
My sail I lift
By his winds I drift
Into his seas forever more
With empty hands
I’m a grace-filled man
O death where is thy sting?
For he’s called me by name
And by his blood I’m saved
Forever His praises I’ll sing
