Will Your Anchor Hold
William J. Kirkpatrick
Will your anchor hold
in the storm 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?
Refrain
We have an anchor
that keeps the soul
steadfast and sure
while the billows roll;
fastened to the rock
which cannot move,
grounded firm and deep
in the Saviour’s love.
If ‘tis safely moored,
‘twill the storm withstand,
for ‘tis well secured
by the Saviour’s hand;
And the cables passed
from His heart to thine,
can defy the blast,
through the strength divine.
Refrain
We have an anchor
that keeps the soul
steadfast and sure
while the billows roll;
fastened to the rock
which cannot move,
grounded firm and deep
in the Saviour’s love.
It will firmly hold
in the straits of Fear,
When the breakers tell
that the reef is near;
Though the tempest rave
And the wild winds blow,
Not an angry wave
Shall our bark o’erflow.
Refrain
We have an anchor
that keeps the soul
steadfast and sure
while the billows roll;
fastened to the rock
which cannot move,
grounded firm and deep
in the Saviour’s love.
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.
Refrain
We have an anchor
that keeps the soul
steadfast and sure
while the billows roll;
fastened to the rock
which cannot move,
grounded firm and deep
in the Saviour’s love.
When our eyes behold,
In the dawning light,
Shining gates of pearl,
Our harbor bright,
We shall anchor fast
To the heavenly shore,
With the storms all past
Forever more.
Refrain
We have an anchor that keeps the soul steadfast and sure while the billows roll; fastened to the rock which cannot move, grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love.