I Am Anchored Fast

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Tossing on the billow, Rocking in the blast

Author: William P. Breed
Published in 27 hymnals

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1 Tossing on the billow,
Rocking in the blast,
Fainting on the pillow,
Verging tow'rd the last.

Refrain:
While the tempest rages,
To the Rock of Ages
I am anchored fast;
While the tempest rages,
To the Rock of Ages
I am anchored fast.

2 Skies all clad in sable,
Storm-clouds flying past,
Clinging to the cable,
I am anchored fast. [Refrain]

3 Gone each earthly treasure,
Cut away each mast,
Vanished earthly pleasure,
I am anchored fast. [Refrain]

4 Sorrows multiplying,
Prospects overcast,
Weeping, moaning, sighing,
I am anchored fast. [Refrain]

Source: The New Praiseworthy: for the Church and Sunday School #87

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Author: William P. Breed

Born: August 13, 16 or 23, 1816, Greenbush, New York. Died: April 14, 1889, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Breed served as first pastor of the West Spruce Street Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia from 1856 until his death. His works include: Presbyterians and the Revolution, 1876 Presbyterianism Three Hundred Years Ago --www.hymntime.com/tch/ Go to person page >

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First Line:	Tossing on the billow, Rocking in the blast
Title:	I Am Anchored Fast
Author:	William P. Breed
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	While the tempest rages
Copyright:	Public Domain