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600. My Anchor Holds

1 Though the angry surges roll
On my tempest-driven soul,
I am peaceful, for I know,
Wildly though the winds may blow,
I’ve an anchor safe and sure,
That can evermore endure.

Refrain:
And it holds, my anchor holds:
Blow your wildest, then, O gale,
On my bark so small and frail;
By His grace I shall not fail,
For my anchor holds, my anchor holds.

2 Mighty tides about me sweep,
Perils lurk within the deep,
Angry clouds o’ershade the sky,
And the tempest rises high;
Still I stand the tempest’s shock,
For my anchor grips the rock. [Refrain]

3 I can feel the anchor fast
As I meet each sudden blast,
And the cable, though unseen,
Bears the heavy strain between;
Through the storm I safely ride,
Till the turning of the tide. [Refrain]

4 Troubles almost ’whelm the soul;
Griefs like billows o’er me roll;
Tempters seek to lure astray;
Storms obscure the light of day:
But in Christ I can be bold,
I’ve an anchor that shall hold. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Though the angry surges roll
Title: My Anchor Holds
Author: William C. Martin (1902)
Refrain First Line: And it holds, my anchor holds:
Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7.9
Scripture:
Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/My_Anchor_Holds)
Tune Information
Name: [Though the angry surges roll]
Composer: Daniel B. Towner
Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7.9
Key: C Major
Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/My_Anchor_Holds)



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