Anchor_Hold

Will you anchor hold in the storms of life,
When the clouds unfold their wings on strife?
When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain
Will your anchor drift, or firm remain?

Chorus
We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll;
Fastened to the rock that cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love!

Will your anchor hold in the straits of fear?
When the breakers roar and the reef is near;
While surges rave, and the wild winds blow,
Shall the angry waves then your bark o’er flow?
Chorus
Will your anchor hold in the floods of death,
When the waters cold chill your latest breath?
On the rising tide you can never fail
Will your anchor hold within the veil?
Chorus
Will your eyes behold through the morning light
The city of gold and the harbour bright?
Will your anchor safe by the heavenly shore,
When life’s storms are past for evermore?

Words by Priscilla Owens, 1882. Music by Wm.James Kirkpatrick
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The Storm

My sails were torn and battered
and my ship was sinking fast;
I could not stay on course
when I turned to You at last.
I thought that I could handle it
and make it on my own;
But I knew I was in trouble,
out here all alone.

I knew I needed You Lord
to help me make it through;
I knew that I was lost
and I knew not what to do.

Why couldn't I have looked beyond
and saw what lay ahead;
Because I had a will so strong
I was sinking here instead.

Down on my knees to You Lord
I begged Your help that day;
I promised I would follow You
and let You lead the way.

You never hesitated Lord
but turned my ship around;
You brought my ship safe into port
and set my feet upon dry ground.

Now You are the captain
of both my heart and soul
You're always at the helm for me
and I know I'll safely reach my goal

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