1.

Courage is never anxious;
Courage is not afraid.
:/: Never weighed down or burdened,
Courage is not dismayed. :/:

2.

Courage and expectation
Fill us with songs of praise.
:/: Courage upholds and strengthens,
Helps us in all our ways. :/:

3.

Courage your hand empowers
When you God’s will desire.
:/: Courage does not coerce you.
It is the Spirit’s fire. :/:

4.

Courage will guide your footsteps
Onward with quickened pace.
:/: It leads you forth in honor,
Home to that blessed place. :/:

5.

Courage and life in Jesus
Strengthen your hands to war—
:/: Thus sin and death to conquer—
So you reach heaven’s shore. :/:

Written by Lorentz Risnes (published in 1929)Composed by Francesco Bianchireshaped melodyText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ D