The Afters - I Will Fear No More Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Every anxious thought that steals my breath
It's a heavy weight upon my chest
As I lie awake and wonder what the future will hold
Help me to remember that You're in control
Chorus
You're my courage when I worry in the dead of night
You're my strength 'cause I'm not strong enough to win this fight
You are greater than the battle raging in my mind
I will trust You, Lord, I will fear no more
Verse 2
I will lift my eyes, I will lift my cares
Lay them in Your hands, I'll leave them there
When the wind and waves are coming, You shelter me
Even though I'm in the storm, the storm is not in me
Chorus
You're my courage when I worry in the dead of night
You're my strength 'cause I'm not strong enough to win this fight
You are greater than the battle raging in my mind
I will trust You, Lord, I will fear no more
(Oh-oh-oh-ohh, oh-oh-oh-oh-ohhhh) I will fear no more
(Oh-oh-oh-ohh, oh-oh-oh-oh-ohhhh) I will fear no more
Bridge
No power can come against me 'cause You have overcome
No darkness can overwhelm me 'cause You've already won
No power can come against me 'cause You have overcome
(Oh-oh-oh-ohh, oh-oh-oh-oh-ohhhh)
No darkness can overwhelm me 'cause You've already won
(Oh-oh-oh-ohh, oh-oh-oh-oh-ohhhh)
Chorus
You're my courage when I worry in the dead of night
You're my strength 'cause I'm not strong enough to win this fight
You are greater than the battle raging in my mind
I will trust You, Lord (Trust You, Lord)
I will fear no more (Fear no more)
Outro
(Oh-oh-oh-ohh, oh-oh-oh-oh-ohhhh)
I will fear no more (Fear no more)
(Oh-oh-oh-ohh, oh-oh-oh-oh-ohhhh) I will fear no more
(Oh-oh-oh-ohh, oh-oh-oh-oh-ohhhh) I will fear no more
(Oh-oh-oh-ohh, oh-oh-oh-oh-ohhhh) I will fear no more
Video
The Afters - I Will Fear No More (Official Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
"I Will Fear No More," released in 2008 on The Afters' album *The Beginning & Everything After*, stands as a powerful anthem of faith overcoming adversity, drawing deeply from biblical truths to offer a message of unwavering hope. The song's core message resonates with the profound assurance found in Scripture that God's presence eradicates fear, a theme woven throughout the Old and New Testaments. Its narrative speaks to the human experience of facing trials, whether internal struggles or external pressures, and choosing to anchor oneself in the knowledge of divine protection.
The lyrics, while not explicitly quoting verses, echo the sentiment of Psalm 23:4, which declares, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." This comforting presence of God, the "Shepherd" in the Psalm, is the bedrock upon which the song's resolve is built. The message is one of actively embracing trust, a deliberate act of laying down anxieties and anxieties when one is convinced of God's steadfast love and power. This aligns with the Apostle Paul's encouragement in Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." The song embodies this peace, a peace that does not dismiss the existence of challenges but rather transcends them by focusing on the ultimate victory secured through faith.
Furthermore, the song's title itself, "I Will Fear No More," is a declaration of overcoming, mirroring the prophetic assurance found in Isaiah 41:10: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." This verse directly addresses the core of the song's message: the presence of God as the antidote to fear and despair. The song inspires listeners to adopt this posture of courageous trust, understanding that their strength and security are not derived from their own capabilities but from the unwavering power of their Creator. It’s a reminder that in Christ, we are more than conquerors, as Romans 8:37 so powerfully states, and this truth allows us to face any circumstance with a boldness that originates from a spiritual foundation, not a worldly one. "I Will Fear No More" is an invitation to internalize this divine promise and live from a place of security, knowing that the ultimate victory is already won.