Author: Johann Michael Altenberg; Anonymous; Elizabeth Rundle Charles; Luther D. Reed Hymnal: Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church #196 (1917) Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7 Lyrics: 1 Be not dismayed, thou little flock,
Although the foe's fierce battle shock,
Loud on all sides, assail thee.
Though o'er thy fall they laugh secure,
Their triumph cannot long endure:
Let not thy courage fail thee.
2 Thy cause is God's--go at His call,
And to His hand commit thine all;
Fear thou no ill impending:
His Gideon shall arise for thee,
God's Word and people manfully,
In God's own time, defending.
3 Our hope is sure in Jesus' might;
Against themselves the godless fight,
Themselves, not us, distressing;
Shame and contempt their lot shall be;
God is with us, with Him are we:
To us belongs His blessing.
4 Amen, Lord Jesus, hear our cry;
Stir up Thy power, come from on high,
Defend Thy congregation;
So shall Thy Church, through endless days,
Give thanks to Thee and chant Thy praise
In joy and adoration.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: KOMMT HER ZU MIR, SPRICHT GOTTES SOHN
Be not dismayed, thou little flock