What time I am afraid I'll trust
   In Christ my Lord and King.
When waves of anguish grip my soul,
   To Jesus I will cling.
It matters not how strong the foe
   When He is by my side.
To Him I know that I can go,
   And He will strength provide.

He has not promised cloudless skies
   Along the road of life.
He has not promised tearless eyes,
   Nor freedom from the strife.
But He has promised He'll be near,
   My stay and guide to be,
What reason then have I to fear
   When Jesus walks with me?

To Him then I can daily go,
   My courage He'll prove.
With Him I'll face the strongest foe,
   In Him I will abide.
My soul will never know defeat,
   For He my help will be,
I'll walk in fellowship so sweet,
   From fear he'll set me free.

       -  William F. Sherbert