I Will Be With You
COMMUNION POEM
There are trials in life that seem like flood-waters,
Dangers abound, and the Enemy gives no quarters.
Fear surges and the heart is nearly overwhelmed,
Who can fathom the despair? Who can understand?
The Lord draws close and He speaks a word of comfort dear,
“Fear not… I will be with you; there is really nothing to fear!
There will be storms but I will calm the angry seas.
There will be danger, but let your heart be at ease!”
The servant of the Lord lifts up his eyes and to see His face,
But the dark clouds seem to hide His glorious grace!
The servant lifts up his faith and dwells on the LORD,
He is near as he has promised. He is a faithful God!
The waters will not harm; nor will the fire destroy,
The only thing it will burn away is sin’s dread alloy!
There is indeed no need to give in to our foolish fears!
The Lord’s promise of His Presence will yet bring cheer!
Inspiration: Isaiah 43:1-3
Charles Tan