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Literary
April 5, 1940
Peninsula Enterprise
Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia
What is this article about?
A Christian essay by A. C. Lawson reflects on the biblical story from Matthew 14:27 where Jesus reassures fearful disciples during a storm, using it as a metaphor for life's trials. It includes a poem emphasizing God's comforting presence and guidance.
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Fear And Its Cure
By A. C. Lawson
"Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid."-Matt. 14:27.
The disciples were in a frail boat, out on a storm-tossed sea, and they were fearful and afraid. The wind was high; the boisterous waves were threatening to sink their ships; they were perplexed, afraid, and knew not what to do.
And in the fourth watch of the night, in the early morning hours, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.
Bless His name, He always comes when we need Him most. They looked out across the dark waves and saw some one walking serenely on the waves toward them, and they were filled with fear and thought that they had seen a spirit. Then they heard a calm and comforting voice saying unto them. "Be of good cheer: it is I: be not afraid."
What a great lesson this event brings to us, as children crying in the night, on the storm-tossed sea of life.
Our ship of life as Christians does not always sail in a calm and peaceful sea. There are days and nights when the winds blow and tempests spend their fury; the waves are boisterous as they dash mountain-like against our frail barque, and we know not which way to turn nor what to do. Then the master of the sea hears our despairing cry and comes to us, and brings comfort, cheer. and peace. to our troubled and perplexed souls. and says to us, "It Is I. Be Not Afraid'
When tempest-tossed. perplexed with fear
Above the billows soft and clear,
A still small voice greets my ear,
'Tis I, be not afraid.
"The conflicts on life's surging sea
Will bear no ill. my child, to thee,
The storms are always spent on me,
'Tis I. be not afraid.
"My eyes are watching o'er thy bed
My arms a pillow for thy head,
My blessings are around thee shed
Tis I, be not afraid.
"My hand is guiding thee aright
Through all the shadows to the light
My plans are veiled from mortal sight,
'Tis I, be not afraid."
"All things are working for thy good
Though oftentimes misunderstood;
Thy Saviour bears thine earthly load;
'Tis I. be not afraid.
"And when on earth thy race is run,
The battle fought, the victory won,
A still small voice still cheers thee on,
'Tis I. be not afraid.
D. A. Y.
By A. C. Lawson
"Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid."-Matt. 14:27.
The disciples were in a frail boat, out on a storm-tossed sea, and they were fearful and afraid. The wind was high; the boisterous waves were threatening to sink their ships; they were perplexed, afraid, and knew not what to do.
And in the fourth watch of the night, in the early morning hours, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea.
Bless His name, He always comes when we need Him most. They looked out across the dark waves and saw some one walking serenely on the waves toward them, and they were filled with fear and thought that they had seen a spirit. Then they heard a calm and comforting voice saying unto them. "Be of good cheer: it is I: be not afraid."
What a great lesson this event brings to us, as children crying in the night, on the storm-tossed sea of life.
Our ship of life as Christians does not always sail in a calm and peaceful sea. There are days and nights when the winds blow and tempests spend their fury; the waves are boisterous as they dash mountain-like against our frail barque, and we know not which way to turn nor what to do. Then the master of the sea hears our despairing cry and comes to us, and brings comfort, cheer. and peace. to our troubled and perplexed souls. and says to us, "It Is I. Be Not Afraid'
When tempest-tossed. perplexed with fear
Above the billows soft and clear,
A still small voice greets my ear,
'Tis I, be not afraid.
"The conflicts on life's surging sea
Will bear no ill. my child, to thee,
The storms are always spent on me,
'Tis I. be not afraid.
"My eyes are watching o'er thy bed
My arms a pillow for thy head,
My blessings are around thee shed
Tis I, be not afraid.
"My hand is guiding thee aright
Through all the shadows to the light
My plans are veiled from mortal sight,
'Tis I, be not afraid."
"All things are working for thy good
Though oftentimes misunderstood;
Thy Saviour bears thine earthly load;
'Tis I. be not afraid.
"And when on earth thy race is run,
The battle fought, the victory won,
A still small voice still cheers thee on,
'Tis I. be not afraid.
D. A. Y.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
Hymn Or Psalm
What themes does it cover?
Religious
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Fear
Faith
Jesus
Storm
Comfort
Devotional
Bible
Reassurance
What entities or persons were involved?
By A. C. Lawson
Literary Details
Title
Fear And Its Cure
Author
By A. C. Lawson
Subject
Reflection On Matthew 14:27, Jesus Calming The Disciples In The Storm
Form / Style
Prose Reflection With Devotional Poem
Key Lines
"Be Of Good Cheer; It Is I; Be Not Afraid." Matt. 14:27.
When Tempest Tossed. Perplexed With Fear
Above The Billows Soft And Clear,
A Still Small Voice Greets My Ear,
'Tis I, Be Not Afraid.
My Eyes Are Watching O'er Thy Bed
My Arms A Pillow For Thy Head,
My Blessings Are Around Thee Shed
Tis I, Be Not Afraid.
All Things Are Working For Thy Good
Though Oftentimes Misunderstood;
Thy Saviour Bears Thine Earthly Load;
'Tis I. Be Not Afraid.