"It is I! Do not be afraid!" John 6:20',

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The fears of the Christian are . . .
a dishonour to his Lord, 
a denial of his creed, and 
a fruitful source of distress to his own soul. 

All things are of God; He works all things after the counsel of His own will, and in every event He says to us, "It is I! Do not be afraid!" 

If friends turn to foes and distress us, 
if death enters our dwellings and bereaves us, 
if sickness lays us aside and fills us with pain, 
He says, "It is I! Do not be afraid!"

If losses, crosses, and sore trials come upon us—and discourage, distress, and perplex us, He says, "It is I! Do not be afraid!"

If death approaches, and calls upon us to leave the body and close our eyes upon our beloved relations, friends, and connections, He says, "It is I! Do not be afraid!" 

Should we hear the pillars of heaven crack, and feel the strong foundation of the earth give way; should the heavens be rolled up like a scroll, and the great white throne appear; still, amidst the wreck of matter and the crash of worlds, He cries, "It is I! Do not be afraid!" 

Happy Christian! your fears are groundless—and your brightest hopes well founded. Rejoice in Jesus.