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Thoughts in Verse

A Volume of Poems

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HOLD FAST, HOLD ON, HOLD OUT.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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HOLD FAST, HOLD ON, HOLD OUT.

When the sky of life is dark,
Hold fast;
When by fear is tossed thy bark,
Hold fast;
Firm His promises endure,
Strong and steadfast, safe and sure;
Trust in Him, all is secure!
Hold fast!

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Art thou sinking in despair?
Hold on;
God's love reaches everywhere,
Hold on;
Be thy trials what they may,
In the night or in the day;
“Trust me,” hear the Saviour say,
Hold on!
If thou wouldst have peace of mind,
Hold out.
Wouldst thou joy eternal find?
Hold out.
When on earth shall set thy sun,
When thy life-race is well run,
Wouldst thou hear from Him “Well done?”
Hold out!