Be Strong, Be Brave" | Early American A Cappella Hymn | Joshua 1:9

Experience the timeless power of Scripture through this original Sacred Harp style a cappella hymn inspired by Joshua 1:6-9 (KJV). With pure 4-part harmony and almost no instruments, this early American hymn setting brings the Lord's charge to Joshua to life in a bold, reverent, and uplifting choral arrangement. Rooted in the firm, sturdy sound of traditional folk-Christian worship, this piece echoes God's promises spoken beside the Jordan River: Joshua 1:6-9 (KJV) 6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. 7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. 8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. 9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. May this song strengthen your heart, steady your faith, and remind you that the Lord goes with you wherever you walk. Lyrics: [Intro] (A single hummed note from the basses) (The women enter with a soft, haunting "Ooh" in harmony) [Verse 1] [Women - Soprano and Alto] The Lord spoke out to Joshua Beside the Jordan's shore "Arise and lead My people on And fear the night no more." [Men - Tenor and Bass join in harmony] "The land I promised shall be thine Where'er thy feet shall tread If thou wilt keep My holy Law And follow where I've led." [Chorus] [All Voices - Full Harmony] Be strong, be brave, be not afraid Nor let thy heart be sore dismayed For God the Lord is with thee still On every plain and rugged hill Where'er thou goest, He is there To keep thee in His holy care. [Verse 2] [Men - Tenor and Bass lead] "Be firm of heart, be stout of soul Observe what I command Let not this Book depart from thee Within the promised land." [Women - Soprano and Alto join] "By day and night, thy heart shall muse Upon My Word so true For I will never leave thy side In all that thou shalt do." [Chorus] [All Voices - Powerful Choral Harmony] Be strong, be brave, be not afraid Nor let thy heart be sore dismayed For God the Lord is with thee still On every plain and rugged hill Where'er thou goest, He is there To keep thee in His holy care. [Bridge] [Women - High Clear Vocals] He will not fail, He will not fail [Men - Deep Resonant Vocals] He will not fail, He will not fail [All] The Lord is with thee! The Lord is with thee! [Final Chorus] [All Voices - Slow and Solemn Harmony] Be strong, be brave, be not afraid Nor let thy heart be sore dismayed For God the Lord is with thee still On every plain and rugged hill Where'er thou goest, He is there To keep thee in His holy care. [Outro] [All Voices - Unison] Wherever thou goest... [Basses only] The Lord is there. [Final "Amen" in 4-part harmony] A-men. A traditional 4-part harmony performance in the Sacred Harp spirit: bold, reverent, and unwavering in faith. #BeStrongAndCourageous #Joshua1 #SacredHarp #ACappellaHymn #ChristianMusic #BibleScripture #ChoralMusic #KJV #WorshipInSong