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I'm holding fast to my Father's hand

Author: Elsie Duncan Yale Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: My Father's hand is clasped in mine

[My Father's hand is clasped in mine]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. Lincoln Hall Used With Text: I’m Holding Fast

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Author: Elsie Duncan Yale Hymnal: New Songs of Pentecost No. 2 #31 (1917) First Line: My Father's hand is clasped in mine Refrain First Line: I'm holding fast to my Father's hand Lyrics: 1 My Father’s hand is clasped in mine, I’m holding fast; Unto His promises divine, I’m holding fast; For what can part me from His love, Nor depth below nor height above; And from His care can naught remove, I’m holding fast. Refrain: I’m holding fast to my Father’s hand, I’ll love Him ever And naught shall sever whate’er betide, I’m holding fast to my Father’s hand; My faith in Him shall never fail, I’m holding fast. 2 Unto His word that stands for aye, I’m holding fast; Till heav’n and earth shall pass away, I’m holding fast; For as a rock and refuge sure, Thro’ ages long it shall endure; And so I rest, serene, secure, I’m holding fast. [Refrain] 3 Unto the hope that He has giv’n, I’m holding fast Unto the peace that comes from heav’n I’m holding fast; My faith in Him shall never fail, My anchor holds within the vail; To Him who ever shall prevail, I’m holding fast. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [My Father's hand is clasped in mine]

I’m Holding Fast

Author: Elsie Duncan Yale Hymnal: New Songs of Pentecost No. 3 #78 (1918) First Line: My Father's hand is clasped in mine Refrain First Line: I'm holding fast to my Father's hand Languages: English Tune Title: [My Father's hand is clasped in mine]

People

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J. Lincoln Hall

1866 - 1930 Composer of "[My Father's hand is clasped in mine]" in New Songs of Pentecost No. 2 Used pseudonyms Maurice A. Clifton and Arthur Wilton. =============== Joseph Lincoln Hall DMus USA 1866-1930. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to musical parents, he also was musical, having a good tenor voice. He was an organist and music teacher. At age 19 he led a 100 member choir for 10 years. He studied music and graduated with honors from the University of PA, later receiving a Doctor of Music degree from Harriman University, from which he was an alumnus. In 1896 he married Eva Victoria Withington, and they had four children. Three lived to adulthood, Lincoln, Ralph, and Philip. A musician, he was a great song leader and choral conductor, conducting campmeeting choirs in PA, OH, and FL, at the Gainesville Bible Conference as well. He became a gospel song composer, arranger, editor, and publisher. He wrote cantatas, oratorios, choir anthems, and hundreds of gospel songs. He also edited several hymnals. Along with Irvin Mack, he founded the Hall-Mack Publishing Company (later Rodeheaver). They published nine songbooks. He was a member of the 7th Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. He died in Philadelphia. John Perry

Elsie Duncan Yale

1873 - 1956 Author of "I'm holding fast to my Father's hand" Born: October 21, 1873, Brooklyn, New York. Died: January 30, 1956, San Bernardino County, California. Pseudonym: Grace Gordon. Elsie’s father was New York Shipping Commissioner Charles C. Duncan. --www.hymntime.com ====================== Elsie Duncan Yale is a published author. Published credits of Elsie Duncan Yale include Challenge to youth: An unusual service for children's day with complete pageant and Christmas at Jollyville Junction: A play for young folks. --www.jacketflap.com Pseudonym: Grace Gordon