Melodious Sonnets ‎#76

76. Take Hold, Hold On

1 O, turn not back in the Christian race
Till the prize is won we know;
Reach up to Christ for abounding grace,
Take hold and never let go!

Refrain:
Take hold, hold on,
Hold fast and never let go!
No matter how the wind in the tempest may blow,
Take hold and never let go!

2 O, turn not back on life’s battle-field,
Tho’ the world’s a mighty foe,
God’s arms are round thee as a shield,
Take hold and never let go! [Refrain]

3 Truth’s anchor firmly, surely clasp,
As the billows near thee flow,
God’s hand will close o’er thy feeble grasp,
Take hold and never let go! [Refrain]

4 Though danger threatens or death alarms,
In each rising flood of woe,
Still cling to God’s everlasting arms,
Take hold and never let go! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: O, turn not back in the Christian race
• Title: Take Hold, Hold On
• Author: Priscilla J. Owens
• Refrain First Line: Take hold, hold on
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1885

Tune Information

• Name: [O, turn not back in the Christian race]
• Composer: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick