“Do Not Be Afraid” is a meditative Communion hymn rooted in Christ’s words of reassurance and trust (cf. Matthew 10). This piece speaks directly into the hidden fears we carry — the doubts, wounds, and quiet struggles no one else sees — and answers them with the steady promise of God’s watchful love.
Each verse moves from fear to belonging… from trembling to courage… while the refrain anchors the heart:
Do not be afraid…
Your love outlives our fears.
With gentle melodic lines and a warm, prayerful tone, this hymn is ideal for Communion, Ordinary Time, parish missions, or any liturgy centered on trust, healing, and spiritual courage.
No sparrow falls forgotten.
No soul is lost to Him.
And in this Bread of promise, our courage is made new.
Engagée dans la diffusion de la musique catholique, je cherche à partager des chants pour contribuer à l’œuvre d’évangélisation selon mes humbles moyens. Que Dieu veille sur chacun de nous !
I've written a Mass setting, got it approved by the USCCB, several psalm settings, and a couple years of gospel acclamation verses. Looking for a place to publish my works.
As a Catholic songwriter and singer myself, I want to contribute to the community and receive info on how to promote good Catholic songs to a wide audiences.
I am Catholic and a piano teacher. The Catholic Church has the most beautiful treasury of hymns.
I want my students to study hymns. Also, I want to memorize the words of some of the hymns that are in Latin and having access to the sheet music will help with that. Thank you.
I'm a music director at a Cathedral and a composer. I would love to hear other composers, music, ideas, etc. Additionally, I'd like to share my own music.
I am searching for a hymn sung on line in Canada - when I am confined to home and watch mass. I am a piano player for many years and would like to find the musical score.
I have written and recorded about 70 songs over the last two decades. I would like to share them with a larger audience. Thank you and God bless your work Ron St Martin