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O Hold Me Fast

L. J. Williams • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 119:116-117

Verse 1

Oh, let me grow from day to day More perfect, Lord, and strong alway; And may my faith be ever strong, That I may praise Thee in my song.

Chorus

Oh, hold me fast, and give my voice A song of Thee, my heart’s first choice; Oh, hold me fast, and take my hand, And guide me to the promised land.

Verse 2

Oh, teach my lips new songs to sing Of Thee, my Lord, my Savior King; And I will give my happy days In gratitude and love and praise.

Chorus

Oh, hold me fast, and give my voice A song of Thee, my heart’s first choice; Oh, hold me fast, and take my hand, And guide me to the promised land.

Verse 3

’Tis joy to serve Thee every hour, To feel Thy pow’r, Thy wondrous pow’r; My heart is light because to me Thou gavest love so full and free.

Chorus

Oh, hold me fast, and give my voice A song of Thee, my heart’s first choice; Oh, hold me fast, and take my hand, And guide me to the promised land.

Verse 4

I’ll sing to Thee as on I go, As Thou shalt lead me here below; And when upon Thy face I gaze In heav’nly strains my voice I’ll raise.

Chorus

Oh, hold me fast, and give my voice A song of Thee, my heart’s first choice; Oh, hold me fast, and take my hand, And guide me to the promised land.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 119:116-117