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We Have an Anchor

Priscilla J. Owens • English

Primary Scripture: Job 30:22

Verse 1

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?

Chorus

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 Saviour’s love!

Verse 2

Will your anchor hold in the straits of fear, when the breakers roar and the reef is near? While the surges rage, and the wild winds blow, shall the angry waves then your bark o'erflow?

Chorus

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 Saviour’s love!

Verse 3

Will your anchor hold in the floods of death, when the waters cold chill your latest breath? On the rising tide you can never fail, while your anchor holds within the veil.

Chorus

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 Saviour’s love!

Verse 4

Will your eyes behold through the morning light the city of gold and the harbour bright? Will you anchor safe by the heavenly shore, when life's storms are past for evermore?

Chorus

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 Saviour’s love!

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • job 30:22

Reference 2

  • psalms 69:2

Reference 3

  • psalms 107:23-37

Reference 4

  • isaiah 43:1-2

Reference 5

  • jonah 1:4

Reference 6

  • mark 4:36-41

Reference 7

  • mark 13:24-37

Reference 8

  • acts 27:13-44

Reference 9

  • 1-corinthians 10:4

Reference 10

  • hebrews 6:18-19