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Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,
When the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain,
Will your anchor drift or firm remain?
When the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain,
Will your anchor drift or firm remain?
We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Stedfast and sure while the billows roll,
Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love.
Stedfast and sure while the billows roll,
Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love.
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It is safely moored, ’twill the storm withstand,
For ’tis well secured by the Savior’s hand;
And the cables passed from His heart to mine,
Can defy the blast, through strength divine.
For ’tis well secured by the Savior’s hand;
And the cables passed from His heart to mine,
Can defy the blast, through strength divine.
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It will firmly hold in the straits of fear,
When the breakers have told the reef is near;
Though the tempest rave and the wild winds blow,
Not an angry wave shall our bark o’erflow.
When the breakers have told the reef is near;
Though the tempest rave and the wild winds blow,
Not an angry wave shall our bark o’erflow.
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It will surely hold in the floods of death,
When the waters cold chill our latest breath;
On the rising tide it can never fail,
While our hopes abide within the veil.
When the waters cold chill our latest breath;
On the rising tide it can never fail,
While our hopes abide within the veil.
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Perth, Australia
I came across this hymn on a CD "Men of Faith: Mandate". It's from a men's conference in Belfast led by Robin Mark. I was so inspired by it.....and it was new hymn to me!! Thank you for this site that provides the guitar chords.
EDISON, NJ, United States
God bless you for making this God's anointed hymn available. It is a great blessing to me.
Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
This song has always been a source of inspiration to me since I learnt it 34 years ago. I came to this site today looking for the lyrics to be used in our first service in February. Thank God for the life of the composer and the brethren that has made it freely available. God bless you all.
Lusaka, Zambia
I am a Methodist from Hastings E Sussex and have lived in Zambia since 1965. On my small holding we have a project for needy kids and their families. The children in the neighbourhood come to have lessons in literacy and have a high protein meal 6 days a week. We start with an assembly where they sing and learn poems and rhymes. This hymn is one of their favourites and they play tambourines when the sing the chorus.
Te Awamutu, New Zealand
Hilary, from Leeds. Don't give up. I am a leader of a Boys Brigade group in New Zealand, and there has been a resurgence of interest in Boys Brigade recently. Keep praying for our youth!
Accra, Gt Accra, Ghana
I learnt this song at elementary school. The song lifts my spirit any time I am down and I see challenges in front of me. It has been such an inspirational song for me and as a committed Methodist, I enjoy singing it with my own voice.
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
We are singing this at my mum's funeral on Wednesday 17th August. She was 90 years of age. This song was chosen by my two sons were boys brigade members for many years. We used to watch them march through the streets in their uniforms, what a wonderful sight and sound it was. No more I fear what a loss to the youth of today.
Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom
The Lord gave me a very precious gift a Loving Mother and Father who taught me the values of a Christian faith, through not just going to Church but the way they led their life, This Hymn reminds me of my parents especially at the end of their lives, their faith never once swayed. My dear Mother was promoted to glory on the 20 June with all her family around her as she peacefully slipped out of this mortal life for the Angels take her home, What a gift knowing the journey we are on, None of us know what twist and turns await us, happy or sad, easy of trying, but we do know that with the love of God he will hold us as a Father dose in his strong arms and keep us from stumbling.
Tema, Ghana
I first learned this song at a boys school (Methodist ) in 1970s. In my local church we still sing this inspiration song. It always lifted my faith in the Lord when I sing or listen to it. Beside the word of God, whenever I face challenges in life it helps me.The truth is that victory has been won already for us. What is left is our faith to hook on Christ whenever challenges of this world face us. No matter how big the challenge may be, this song will tell you that you are a winner. If only you Still remain in Christ Jesus.
Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
This morning devotion, the staff who lead the prayers raised this song at this critical moment of our organization. The song has lifted my faith in God and hope He will save my organization from sinking including the staff. I am weeping as I write this comment. God is in control. Amen. Please readers pray for me and my organization. We are Christians and work for a Christian organization.