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Hold On

Representative Text

1 Paul and Silas bound in jail,
Had nobody for to go their bail.
Keep your hand on that plow, hold on.

Refrain:
Hold on, hold on.
Keep your hand on that plow, hold on.

2 Paul and Silas began to shout,
Jail door opened and they walked out.
Keep your hand on that plow, hold on. [Refrain]

3 God gave Noah the rainbow sign,
No more water, the fire next time.
Keep your hand on that plow, hold on. [Refrain]

4 The only chain a man can stand
Is the chain from hand to hand.
Keep your eyes on that prize, hold on.

Hold on, hold on.
Keep your eyes on that prize, hold on.


Source: Worship in Song: A Friends Hymnal #263

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Text Information

First Line: Paul and Silas bound in jail
Title: Hold On
Source: African-American spiritual
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Hold on, hold on
Copyright: Public Domain
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