Lyrics
Be strong and courageous
The Lord of the Ages
Holds all His little ones safe by His side
Be strong and courageous
The Lord of the Ages
Holds all His little ones safe
Do not fear the fire
Do not fear the waters
Do not fear the thunder
Jesus has conquered them all
Be strong and courageous
The Lord of the Ages
Holds all His little ones safe by His side
Be strong and courageous
The Lord of the Ages
Holds all His little ones safe
Do not fear the darkness
(Do not fear the darkness)
Do not fear the sadness
(Do not fear the sadness)
Do not fear the sickness
(Do not fear the sickness)
Jesus has conquered them all
Be strong and courageous
The Lord of the Ages
Holds all His little ones safe by His side
Be strong and courageous
The Lord of the Ages
Holds all His little ones safe
Do not fear the enemy
(Do not fear the enemy)
Do not fear the poverty
(Do not fear the poverty)
Do not fear eternity
(Do not fear eternity)
Jesus has conquered them all
Be strong and courageous
The Lord of the Ages
Holds all His little ones safe by His side
Be strong and courageous
The Lord of the Ages
Holds all His little ones safe
Be strong and courageous
The Lord of the Ages
Holds all His little ones safe by His side
Be strong and courageous
The Lord of the Ages
Holds all His little ones safe
He holds all His little ones safe
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Be Strong and Courageous” gives children a repeated call to courage grounded in God’s protection. The refrain identifies the Lord as ruler through the ages and pictures him holding his little ones safely beside him. Each verse names a different source of fear, including fire, water, thunder, darkness, sadness, sickness, enemies, poverty, and eternity. The answer remains consistent throughout: Jesus has conquered every threat, so fear does not have the final word.
The title and command closely echo Joshua 1:9, where courage rests on the Lord’s continuing presence. The references to fire and water also recall Isaiah’s assurance that God remains with his people through danger. By pairing serious fears with plain language and a highly repetitive chorus, the song turns biblical reassurance into a form suited to children’s participation and memory. It does not suggest that hardship is absent; instead, it places danger, grief, and uncertainty under Christ’s victory and the lasting care of God.
Related Scripture
- Joshua 1:9 The song’s central command directly echoes the call to be strong and courageous because the Lord is present.
- Isaiah 43:1-2 Isaiah promises God’s presence through waters and fire, matching two fears named in the song.
- John 16:33 Jesus says that he has overcome the world, supporting the refrain’s emphasis on his victory.