This sacred song begins with an optional solo and continue /item/detail/C/He Will Hold Me Fast/10804113 This October,… The story begins with American evangelist R.A. Torrey (1856–1928) and his music director Charles Alexander (1867–1920), who were touring Australia in 1902 when they met a young pianist, Robert Harkness (1880–1961). 1). All Praise to Him. Desiring God partnered with Shane & Shane’s The Worship Initiative to write short meditations for more than one hundred popular worship songs and hymns. Shop and Buy He Will Hold Me Fast sheet music. Says Merker, “It reinvigorates us to know that God is in control and he will preserve us to the end.”, Not only is God able to keep his people, but he does so “with great joy” (Jude 24). Matt has also written several articles on corporate worship: Matt Merker writes Christ-centered songs for churches. Try to mute the E string for G/B. Christ Our Hope in Life and Death. Often in our faith journey we are quick to give “Sunday School” answers to questions that need deeper reflection. 1-2. lyrics v.3, and Music by Matt Merker 1 Album Intro: Piano & Violin Be Still My Soul/Finlandia melody Organ Pad Key = G www.gettymusic.com Number Chord Chart 6-1 6- 6-1 3 1 … Phillip Keveren This Sunday we will sing “He Will Hold Me Fast” in worship. God brought Matt to faith in Christ at a young age, and Matt has been leading corporate worship through song since he was a teenager. When my family seems to be falling apart, he will hold me fast. I forgot about the song for a while, but later pulled it out again when I was walking through a difficult personal season of doubt and uncertainty. But he knew that all his striving and enduring was enabled decisively by the power of Christ, who had made him his own and would certainly hold him fast. Matt Merker/arr. 1-2. lyrics v.3, and Music by Matt Merker 1 Album Intro: Piano & Violin (HL.35031821). He’ll not let my soul be lost; His promises shall last; Bought by Him at such a cost, He will hold me fast. Habershon’s hymn echoes the truth and beauty of Psalm 149:4, “The Lord takes pleasure in his people,” as she writes, “Those he saves are his delight / He will hold me fast.”. A century later, across the pond, an American worship pastor in Washington, D.C., Matt Merker, took out Habershon’s words, given to him by a congregant, during a trying season. 4 4 He Will Hold Me Fast Lyrics vv. Not only does he hold us fast, but he does so with great joy. When I one day leave this life behind, 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. Submit lyrics correction → 55k Like. His goal is to compose hymns that express glorious truths about God with singable, timeless melodies. In April 2016, 10,000 pastors from all over the world gathered together around the gospel for 3 days to hear preaching and sing praises to the Savior. 2 I could never keep my hold, He must hold me fast; For my love is often cold, He must hold me fast. Demo version of the song "He Will Hold Me Fast," uploaded by the songwriter. And when he testified of his own endurance, that the decisive cause of his pressing on was not his own reaching and pushing but “because Christ Jesus has made me his own” (Philippians 3:12). And not simply from our own sin and weakness and proneness to wander, but also from satanic attack. A link to his version of the song (the one we use at WBC) can be found here. Matt is Director of Creative Resources and Training for, He is married to Erica, and they have one daughter and one son. He is married to Erica, and they have one daughter and one son. And when he told the Thessalonians, “The Lord is faithful. This is still a relatively new song in our worship vocabulary but rich in meaning! This hymn of devotion has its roots in three continents. This is still a relatively new song in our worship vocabulary but rich in meaning! Ada R. Habershon was born in Marylebone, England on January 8, 1861. Verse 1 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 Chorus 1 He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast For my Savior loves me so, He will hold me fast Verse 2 Those He saves are His delight, Christ will hold me fast Precious in His holy sight, He will hold … Matt’s music reflects the full spectrum of the Christian life, from sorrowful yearning to joyful hope. Word soon spread, and churches far and wide now sing Habershon’s old hymn with Merker’s new tune. Chorus Verse 3 For my life He bled and died, Christ will hold me fast; Justice has been satisfied; He will hold … Precious in his holy sight, He will hold me fast. About. It’s a truth the apostle Paul often rehearsed, as he did with the Philippians, “I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6). Stay posted for news of Matt's forthcoming book, Corporate Worship: The Church Gathers as God's People. Choral Sheet Music. One she called “When I Fear My Faith Will Fail.” Harkness then wrote the original tune. Questions or comments? SONGS. He can hold me fast! Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus Through the Spiritual Disciplines, one hundred popular worship songs and hymns. God brought Matt to faith in Christ at a young age, and Matt has been leading corporate worship through song since he was a teenager. I could never keep my hold through life's fearful path. He prays that songs like “He Will Hold Me Fast,” “I Will Wait for You (Psalm 130),” and “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death” would encourage and comfort God's people. He mentioned the need in a letter to London hymnwriter (and friend of Charles Spurgeon) Ada Habershon (1861–1918) — the need for songs to encourage “definite assurance of success in the Christian life.” Inspired, she wrote seven. Reach out to Matt using the form below: Matt Merker writes Christ-centered songs for churches. He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast; For my Savior loves me so, He will hold me fast. His goal is to compose hymns that express glorious truths about God with singable, timeless melodies. He prays that songs like “He Will Hold Me Fast,” “I Will Wait for You (Psalm 130),” and “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death” would encourage and comfort God's people. Matt Merker & Deborah Klemme, 639 Shazams. ),” Merker says. Author: Ada R. Habershon Ada Ruth Habershon (1861-1918) was a Christian hymnist, probably best known for her 1907 hymn "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?" He has performed classical, rock, pop and jazz in a variety of contexts, but his favorite musical setting is leading congregational singing with his church. Here are several of his articles: Review: Worship Leaders, We Are Not Rock Stars (9Marks), Reformed Theology and Your Church's Sunday Meeting (9Marks), 6 Lessons from Luther on Singing (Gospel Coalition), How Contemporary Worship Is Shaping Us (Gospel Coalition), Imperfections Make Sundays More Beautiful (Desiring God), Your Church Needs to Hear You Sing (Desiring God), Jumpstart Your Heart in Worship (Desiring God), Sacrifice Your Preferences on Sundays (Desiring God), The Emotional Power of Ordinary Sundays (Desiring God), 7 Resources for Finding Songs (Doxology & Theology). HE WILL HOLD ME FAST Ada Habershon, Matt Merker Church CCLI License # 11037652 ORDER: V1 C V2 C V3 C Guitar: capo on first fret for first 2 verses Fret on second capo for V3 Song modulates from Ab to A 1 G When I fear my G/B faith will C fail, Christ will D hold me G fast; When the tempter would pre C vail, He will D hold me G fast. I will wait for you (ps 130) Jesus Is mine. Contact. He Will Hold Me Fast Songwriter(s): Ada Habershon, Matthew Merker CCLI: #7016161 His goal is to compose hymns that express glorious truths about God with singable, timeless melodies. New Words Written by Matthew Merker/Arr. Habershon’s hymn echoes the truth and beauty of Psalm 149:4, “The Lord takes pleasure in his people,” as she writes, “Those he saves are his delight / He will hold me fast.” Not only will God keep his people, but he does so with great joy. He will hold me fast. God brought Matt to faith in Christ at a young age, and Matt has been leading corporate worship through song since he was a teenager. A native of Long Island, NY, he studied religion and music at Vanderbilt University and later earned a Master of Divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. I. Jesus prayed for his people the night before he died, “I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one” (John 17:15) — and the Father never fails to answer this prayer for those who are truly his Son’s. When God truly has started the work, he will finish it (Philippians 1:6). God brought Matt to saving faith at a young age, and Matt has been leading corporate worship through song since he was a teenager. For my love is often cold; He must hold me fast 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 He will establish you and guard you against the evil one” (2 Thessalonians 3:3). Not only does he hold us fast, but he does so with great joy. He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast; For my Saviour loves me so, He will hold me fast. Listen to He Will Hold Me Fast (Live) by Keith & Kristyn Getty Feat. Christian citizenship expands far beyond the country on our passport. Robert Harkness (1880–1961) was a gifted Australian pianist who traveled the world in his twenties with the famous evangelist R.A. Torrey. After the unsettling conversation with the Canadian convert, Harkness wondered how he might help other Christians celebrate the power of God’s sustaining hand in our perseverance and have this sweet truth bore deep into our souls. 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