by Fred Briggs

Isaiah 41:10

When troubles rule my life and age,
And worries follow near,
No matter how the foe may rage
I know that God is here.

Though fears may haunt my nights and days,
Though weak my soul may be,
He holds me in His righteous ways.
My Lord, He strengthens me.

You are my God, my peace of mind,
My joy, my promised aide.
You are the hope of all mankind.
I will not be dismayed.

Fred Briggs is an award-winning poet. His poems have been published by Agape Review, Of Poets & Poetry, City of Orlando Words & Wonders among others. Originally from Long Island, NY. Fred is a graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook where he majored in English Literature with an emphasis on 17^th Century poetry.