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When Jesus says to you, “Don’t be afraid!” He says it as one who has power to override even the most certain laws of nature.

BibleGateway: Mark 6:45-56

ESV Text: Mark 6:45-56


KJV Text:

The section starts at about 5:42 and ends at about 7:21

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     45 And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. 46 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. 47 And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. 48 And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. 49 But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: 50 For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. 51 And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. 52 For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened. 53 And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore. 54 And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him, 55 And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was. 56 And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.(KJV)


Hymn: TLH 19:
All Praise to God Who Reigns Above

— Organ Audio

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1. All praise to God, who reigns above, 
The God of all creation, 
The God of wonders, power, and love, 
The God of our salvation! 
With healing balm my soul He fills, 
The God who every sorrow stills,– 
To God all praise and glory! 

2. What God’s almighty power hath made 
His gracious mercy keepeth; 
By morning dawn or evening shade 
His watchful eye ne’er sleepeth; 
Within the kingdom of His might 
Lo, all is just and all is right,– 
To God all praise and glory! 

3. I cried to Him in time of need: 
Lord God, oh, hear my calling! 
For death He gave me life indeed 
And kept my feet from falling. 
For this my thanks shall endless be; 
Oh, thank Him, thank our God, with me,– 
To God all praise and glory! 

4. The Lord forsaketh not His flock, 
His chosen generation; 
He is their Refuge and their Rock, 
Their Peace and their Salvation. 
As with a mother’s tender hand 
He leads His own, His chosen band,– 
To God all praise and glory! 

5. Ye who confess Christ’s holy name, 
To God give praise and glory! 
Ye who the Father’s power proclaim, 
To God give praise and glory! 
All idols under foot be trod, 
The Lord is God! The Lord is God! 
To God all praise and glory! 

6. Then come before His presence now 
And banish fear and sadness; 
To your Redeemer pay your vow 
And sing with joy and gladness: 
Though great distress my soul befell, 
The Lord, my God, did all things well,– 
To God all praise and glory!