we visited christ presbyterian church in brentwood when we were there a few weekends ago. a furman grad is the pastor (scott sauls) and we have several friends that attend that church. i have visited there a dozen or so times over the past years of visiting nashville and i always love the service.
this time they sang a hymn that i had never heard before and i just fell in love with it. i can’t stop listening to it. because it resonates so deeply with me. because it is never me holding on to Christ. it is always that He holds me so tightly. that is my story. this is my song. His holding me. always.
He Will Hold Me Fast
written by Keith and Kristyn Getty
When I fear my faith will fail, Christ will hold me fast;
When the tempter would prevail, He will hold me fast.
I could never keep my hold through life's fearful path;
For my love is often cold; He must hold me fast.
He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast;
For my Saviour loves me so, He will hold me fast.
Those He saves are His delight, Christ will hold me fast;
Precious in his holy sight, He will hold me fast.
He'll not let my soul be lost; His promises shall last;
Bought by Him at such a cost, He will hold me fast.
He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast;
For my Saviour loves me so, He will hold me fast.
For my life He bled and died, Christ will hold me fast;
Justice has been satisfied; He will hold me fast.
Raised with Him to endless life, He will hold me fast
‘Till our faith is turned to sight, When He comes at last!
He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast;
For my Saviour loves me so, He will hold me fast.