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Text:"Hold fast"
Author:Mrs. Cecil F. Alexander
Tune:CASTLE RISING
Composer:F. A. J. Hervey

585. "Hold fast"

1 The roseate hues of early dawn,
The brightness of the day,
The crimson of the sunset sky,
How fast they fade away!
Oh, for the pearly gates of heaven!
Oh, for the golden floor!
Oh, for the Sun of Righteousness,
That setteth nevermore!

2 The highest hopes we cherish here,
How soon they tire and faint!
How many a spot defiles the robe
That wraps an earthly saint!
Oh, for a heart that never sins!
Oh, for a soul washed white!
Oh, for a voice to praise our King,
Nor weary day or night!

3 Here faith is ours, and heavenly hope,
And grace to lead us higher;
But there are perfectness and peace.
Beyond our best desire.
Oh, by thy love and anguish, Lord,
And by thy life laid down,
Grant that we fall not from thy grace,
Nor fail to reach our crown!

Text Information
First Line: The roseate hues of early dawn
Title: "Hold fast"
Author: Mrs. Cecil F. Alexander
Language: English
Publication Date: 1888
Scripture: ;
Topic: Christ: Sun
Tune Information
Name: CASTLE RISING
Composer: F. A. J. Hervey
Meter: C. M. D.
Key: E♭ Major



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