Nelson McCausland: "He Will Hold Me Fast", a song that was written by Ada R. Habershon in 1906 to encourage new believers who wondered if they would be able to "hold out", has made a comeback more than a century later, due mostly to a tune that is much easier to sing and much catchier to learn, while still remaining contemplative. Matthew Merker, a contemporary Christian musician who has worked with well-known artists Keith and Kristin Getty, was going through a time of questioning his faith when he came across these words. He wrote a new melody for the song and reworked the lyrics, with the same chorus but longer verses. 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 hope through life’s fearful path, For my love is often cold, He must hold me fast. (Chorus) He will hold me fast. He will hold me fast. For my Savior 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. (Chorus) 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 my faith is turned to sight when He comes at last. (Chorus) Source: https://easternhills.church/he-will-hold-me-fast-the.../