| Consolation
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"It is
I - Be not afraid."
poem by John
Henry Newman
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WHEN I sink down in gloom
or fear, |
| Hope blighted or delay'd, |
| Thy whisper, Lord, my heart shall cheer, |
| "'Tis I; be not afraid!" |
| Or, startled at some sudden blow, |
| If fretful thoughts I feel, |
| "Fear not, it is but I!" shall flow, |
| As balm my wound to heal. |
Nor will I quit Thy way, though foes |
| Some onward pass defend; |
| From each rough voice the watchword goes, |
| "Be not afraid! ... a
friend!" |
| And oh! when judgment's trumpet clear |
| Awakes me from the grave,
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| Still in its echo may I hear, |
| "'Tis Christ; He comes to
save." |
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At Sea.
June 23, 1833.
The song It Is I
by Tony O'Neill (pictured 2nd from left with
Servants of the Word musicians) is featured
in Sing
A New Song to the Lord music CD,
available from Tabor House.
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Click  to listen to an MP3
audio clip of the song
Music and lead vocal - Tony O'Neill
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