i m not afraid for i know that he is with me whether i fall or if i fail if i follow i know he s walking right beside me he promised not to leave me and if i ever feel alone my hands i ll raise and give him praise for i know he takes care of his own i m not afraid for i know that jesus chose me before the world began he called out my name and though men may fret or even cry that they give in i won t be afraid i won t be afraid come what may i won t be afraid i won t be afraid no oh for in him my hope lies he promised to take care of me