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We Must Not

By Selah

1,189 views Jul 19, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Selah's song 'Brother Won't You Bear My Burden' is a call for Christian unity and mutual support in the face of spiritual darkness and persecution. The lyrics emphasize the urgency of evangelism, the power of prayer, and the deep bond believers share across distances. Drawing on the imagery of a mission field, the song encourages believers to hold each other up, bear one another's burdens, and remain steadfast even unto death, referencing the martyr Stephen. It underscores that God's love is deeper than any evil and that prayer, not safety, is the true need.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Come now let us reason together

There is work to be done

There's a lot of evil around us

I can feel the darkness coming on It's coming on strong


But the Father's love is deeper still

And the whole wide world is a mission field

Take my hand let's hold each other up


Brother won't you bear my burden

I need you to stand with me

There are souls to be won

I may be a martyr staring at a gun

But we must not keep the gospel from anyone

We must not keep the gospel from anyone


You and I are not that different

Deep inside we want everyone to know Jesus loves

You may be an ocean away

I'm on the front lines of my faith

But in the Spirit we're one


You see prayer is so powerful

Darkness flees, dominions fall

Side by side let's keep pressing on


I don't need you to pray for my safety

For I am in the Father's hands

Just pray that I would know His will

And stand up strong like Steven did

Even in the face of death

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