Fear Not, for the Lord thy God is with thee

Looking through an old flash drive, I found a hymn for which I wrote the lyrics and the music.  It was one that I originally wrote for some friends about to leave on missions, but which become special to me in my struggle with anxiety.  These are the words:


Though brow may sweat under scorching sun;
Though ears that hear thee seem be none;
Though wretched cloud and stormy day,
Never leave but seem to stay:
Fear not, for the Lord thy God is with thee.

Though chill of winter bite thy skin;
Though in the cold thy clothes seem thin;
Though wickedness and darkness grow,
And all to thee seem but a foe:
Fear not, for the Lord thy God is with thee.

Though sorrow fill thy soul to brim;
Though prospects in thy life seem grin;
Though suffering seems thy constant lot;
Heed these words: Fear Not!
Fear not, for the Lord thy God is with thee!


Especially struggling with those social anxiety problems, I felt (and still often feel) afraid of others.  Yet, the Lord is with us in our trials, and I am so grateful for all of His help and support.

(Note:  this hymn is available to download for anyone who wishes on my other blog:  Tim Rohwer:  Composer, under Hymn Arrangements and Sacred Works)