Anchors
Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast
Hebrews
6:19
The definition of an
anchor is any of various devices dropped by a chain, cable, or rope to the
bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a vessel
or other floating object hold or a person or thing that can be relied on for
support, stability, or security.
An anchor is only
as good as what it is anchored to.
In Christ we have a
sure and steadfast anchor for our soul.
WE HAVE AN ANCHOR
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?
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 Savior’s love.
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll,
Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love.
It is safely moored, ’twill the storm
withstand,
For ’tis well secured by the Savior’s hand;
And the cables, passed from His heart to mine,
Can defy that blast, thro’ strength divine.
For ’tis well secured by the Savior’s hand;
And the cables, passed from His heart to mine,
Can defy that blast, thro’ strength divine.
Refrain
It will surely hold in the Straits of
Fear—
When the breakers have told that the reef is near;
Though the tempest rave and the wild winds blow,
Not an angry wave shall our bark o’erflow.
When the breakers have told that the reef is near;
Though the tempest rave and the wild winds blow,
Not an angry wave shall our bark o’erflow.
Refrain
It will firmly 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.
When the waters cold chill our latest breath,
On the rising tide it can never fail,
While our hopes abide within the Veil.
Refrain
When our eyes behold through the
gath’ring night
The city of gold, our harbor bright,
We shall anchor fast by the heav’nly shore,
With the storms all past forevermore.
The city of gold, our harbor bright,
We shall anchor fast by the heav’nly shore,
With the storms all past forevermore.
Refrain
Words: Priscilla J. Owens, 1882. Owens was a teacher in Baltimore,
Maryland, for almost half a century. She taught Sunday school at the Union
Square Methodist Episcopal Church. Most of her hymns were written for her
Sunday school students.
Music: William J. Kirkpatrick
I am glad that I am anchored in Jesus!
Ah, dear sis, we are indeed blessed to have the Lord Jesus as our Lord and Saviour and our Anhor of our soul, in the midst of the storms of life,
ReplyDeleteSometimes the buffeting ... it's stronger than at others but in it all, the dear sweet Lord says Lo , I am with you always,. Thanks sis for focusing our eyes upon Him,
Shaz in Ozx.
My dear friend, what a beautiful post filled with precious promises! Jesus Christ is indeed our Anchor - how I praise His Holy Name!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this - it was a blessing. Hugs to you!
Hello Dear Mehrll,
ReplyDeleteIt seems like forever since I have come for a visit and refreshed with your uplifting words of wisdom and glory to God.
My spirit is always blessed and enriched after I visit here, thank you!
Boy, life has been crazy busy with many unexpected curves, but praise the Lord for His guiding light that has burned brightly down the paths I have been going down.
This post fit right in with the goodness of God's grace as He has truly been my strong hold.
God bless you my sweet friend.
Joy in Jesus!
Debbie
Oh how we need to be reminded of this each hour of the day! What a beautiful hymn and lovely presentation you have made. Thank you for being a faithful servant of God's word to us.
ReplyDeleteI love this hymn!! It's one of my favorites. Thanks so much for visiting my blog and for your kind comments. I love to use Scripture on cards. Thanks again.
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