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Text:We Have an Anchor
Author:Priscilla J. Owens
Tune:[Will your anchor hold in the storms of life]
Composer:Wm. J. Kirkpatrick

294. We Have an Anchor

1 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?

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.

2 It is safely moored, 'twill the storm withstand,
For 'tis well secured by the Saviour's hand.
Though the tempest rage and the wild winds blow,
Not an angry wave shall our bark o'erflow. Refrain

3 When our eyes behold through the gathering night
The city of gold, our harbor bright,
We shall anchor fast by the heav'nly shore,
With the storms all past forever more. Refrain

Text Information
First Line: Will your anchor hold in the storms of life
Title: We Have an Anchor
Author: Priscilla J. Owens
Refrain First Line: We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Language: English
Publication Date: 1978
Tune Information
Name: [Will your anchor hold in the storms of life]
Composer: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick
Key: F Major



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