Text: | My Anchor Holds |
Author: | William C. Martin |
Tune: | ANCHOR |
Composer: | Daniel B. Towner, 1850-1919 |
1 Though the angry surges roll
on my tempest-driven soul,
I am peaceful, for I know,
wildly though the winds may blow,
I've an anchor safe and sure,
that can evermore endure.
Refrain:
And it holds, my anchor holds;
blow your wildest then, O gale,
on my bark so small and frail:
by his grace I shall not fail,
for my anchor holds, my anchor holds.
2 Mighty tides about me sweep,
perils lurk within the deep,
angry clouds o'ershade the sky,
and the tempest rises high;
still I stand the tempest's shock,
for my anchor grips the Rock. [Refrain]
3 I can feel the anchor fast
as I meet each sudden blast,
and the cable, though unseen,
bears the heavy strain between;
through the storm I safely ride,
till the turning of the tide. [Refrain]
4 Troubles almost 'whelm the soul;
griefs like billows o'er me roll;
tempters seek to lure astray,
storms obscure the light of day:
but in Christ I can be bold,
I've an anchor that shall hold. [Refrain]
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Though the angry surges roll |
Title: | My Anchor Holds |
Author: | William C. Martin (Alt.) |
Refrain First Line: | And it holds, my anchor holds |
Meter: | 7.7.7.7.7.7.ref. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1990 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | The Christian Life: Consolation; Preservation of Christians; Tribulation and Suffering |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | ANCHOR |
Composer: | Daniel B. Towner, 1850-1919 |
Meter: | 7.7.7.7.7.7.ref. |
Key: | C Major |