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Text:'Tis I; Be Not Afraid
Author:C. Elliott
Tune:NOTTING HILL
Composer:C. H. Purdy

758. 'Tis I; Be Not Afraid

1. When waves of trouble round me swell,
My soul is not dismayed;
I hear a voice I know full well,
"'Tis I; be not afraid."

2. When black the threat'ning skies appear,
And storms my path invade,
Those accents tranquilize each fear,
"'Tis I; be not afraid."

3. There is a gulf that must be crossed;
Saviour, be near to aid!
Whisper, when my frail bark is tossed,
"'Tis I; be not afraid."

Text Information
First Line: When waves of trouble round me swell
Title: 'Tis I; Be Not Afraid
Author: C. Elliott
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: God: God's Protection; Christ: Christ With Us
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: NOTTING HILL
Composer: C. H. Purdy
Meter: C. M.
Key: B♭ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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