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Be of Good Cheer

Be of good cheer, saith the Savior

Author: Charlotte Abbey
Tune: [Be of good cheer, saith the Savior]
Published in 5 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, MusicXML
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1. Be of good cheer, saith the Savior,
Tho’ all thy brightest hopes fade;
I will be near to sustain thee;
It is I, O be not afraid.

Refrain
It is I, it is I,
It is I, O be not afraid!
Be of good cheer, saith the Savior;
It is I, O be not afraid!

2. Be of good cheer, tho’ the tempter
And world are ’gainst thee arrayed;
I will give grace that will conquer;
It is I, O be not afraid. [Refrain]

3. Be of good cheer thro’ thy trials;
On Me let burdens be laid;
Tho’ they be heavy, I’ll bear them;
It is I, O be not afraid. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #473

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Author: Charlotte Abbey

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Text Information

First Line: Be of good cheer, saith the Savior
Title: Be of Good Cheer
Author: Charlotte Abbey
Language: English
Refrain First Line: It is I, It is I
Copyright: Public Domain
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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #473
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The Cyber Hymnal #473

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