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He Will Hold Me Fast

Representative Text

1 When I fear my faith will fail,
Christ will hold me fast;
When the tempter would prevail,
He can hold me fast!

Refrain:
He will hold me fast,
He will hold me fast;
For my Savior loves me so,
He will hold me fast.

2 I could never keep my hold,
He must hold me fast;
For my love is often cold,
He must hold me fast. [Refrain]

3 I am precious in His sight,
He will hold me fast;
Those He saves are His delight,
He will hold me fast. [Refrain]

4 He'll not let my soul be lost,
Christ will hold me fast;
Bought by Him at such a cost,
He will hold me fast. [Refrain]

Amen.


Source: The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #47

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Author: Ada R. Habershon

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Text Information

First Line: When I fear my faith will fail
Title: He Will Hold Me Fast
Author: Ada R. Habershon (1906)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: He will hold me fast
Notes: Spanish translation: "Cuando tema que la fe" by William B. Boomer and J. H. McLean
Copyright: Public Domain
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The Cyber Hymnal #2678
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Small Church Music #630

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Small Church Music #5708

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Tabernacle Hymns #177

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The Cyber Hymnal #2678

The Cyber Hymnal #2678
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The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #47

The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #47

The Sing! Hymnal #598

The Sing! Hymnal #598

Русско-американский сборник #65en

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