Lyrics
When I fear my faith will fail,
Christ will hold me fast;
When the tempter would prevail,
He will hold me fast.
I could never keep my hold
Through life’s fearful path;
For my love is often cold;
He must hold me fast.
He will hold me fast,
He will hold me fast;
For my Savior loves me so,
He will hold me fast.
Those He saves are His delight,
Christ will hold me fast;
Precious in His holy sight,
He will hold me fast.
He’ll not let my soul be lost;
His promises shall last;
Bought by Him at such a cost,
He will hold me fast.
He will hold me fast,
He will hold me fast;
For my Savior loves me so,
He will hold me fast.
For my life He bled and died,
Christ will hold me fast;
Justice has been satisfied;
He will hold me fast.
Raised with Him to endless life,
He will hold me fast
‘Till our faith is turned to sight
When He comes at last!
He will hold me fast,
He will hold me fast;
For my Savior loves me so,
He will hold me fast.
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CCLI Song #7016161
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: v 1-2: Ada Habershon (1861-1918)
We often worry whether our faith will be strong enough to endure life's storms, but this comforting hymn reminds us where our true security lies. Our hope does not rest in how tightly we hold onto Jesus, but in how faithfully He holds onto us. Even when your love feels cold or your steps stumble, His unfailing grace remains your anchor. Take a deep breath today and rest in the peaceful truth that the Savior who bought you will keep you safely to the very end.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Jude 1:24: “Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory in great joy,”
- Philippians 1:6: “being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”
- John 10:28: “I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.”