1. Why should I be affrighted At pestilence and war, The fiercer be the tempest, The sooner it is o'er (Repeat previous line twice) (Repeat previous 2 lines) | 2. With Jesus in the vessel, The billows rise in vain, They only will convey me To yon Elysian plains, (Repeat previous line twice) (Repeat previous 2 lines) | 3. This world is full of dangers, And foes that press me hard; But Jesus he has promised That he will be my guard. (Repeat previous line twice) (Repeat previous 2 lines) | 4. Here I shall not be tempted Above what I can bear, When fightings are exerted, His kingdom for to share. (Repeat previous line twice) (Repeat previous 2 lines) | 5. From him I have my orders, And while I do obey, I find his Holy Spirit Illuminates my way. (Repeat previous line twice) (Repeat previous 2 lines) | 6. The way is so delightful, I wish to travel on, Till I arrive at heaven, To receive a starry crown. (Repeat previous line twice) (Repeat previous 2 lines) | |