Fear thou not for I am with thee,

I thy God-be not dismayed:

Face the days that lie before thee,

Trust Me and be unafraid.

When the nights are darkest trust Me;

Trust Me when the days are bright.

'Tis My mighty hand upholds thee,

Though 'tis hidden from thy sight.

All the journey I am with thee,

All thy weakness I'll sustain;

Never shall My presence leave thee;

Trust Me still in joy and pain.

Trust Me when the shadows lengthen,

And the shades of night draw near;

I am with thee still to strengthen.

Trust in Me and have no fear.

When for thee life's journey's ended

And thy days of service o're-

With Me Who for thee has tended

Thou shalt be for evermore.

~J.C. Whitelaw