Scripture Verse

An anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:19

Introduction

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Lewis E. Jones
1865–1936

Words & Mu­sic: Lew­is E. Jones, in Tri­um­phant Prais­es (Phi­la­del­phia, Penn­syl­van­ia: Hall-Mack, 1901), num­ber 68 (🔊 pdf nwc).

Lyrics

Upon life’s boundless ocean
Where mighty billows roll,
I’ve fixed my hope in Je­sus,
Blest anchor of my soul;
When trials fierce assail me
As storms are gathering o’er,
I rest upon His mercy
And trust Him more.

Refrain

I’ve anchored in Je­sus,
The storms of life I’ll brave,
I’ve anchored in Je­sus,
I fear no wind or wave.
I’ve anchored in Je­sus,
For He hath power to save,
I’ve anchored to the Rock of Ages.

He keeps my soul from evil
And gives me blessèd peace,
His voice hath stilled the waters
And bid their tumult cease;
My pilot and Deliverer,
To Him I all confide,
For always when I need Him,
He’s at my side.

Refrain

He is my friend and Sav­ior,
In Him my anchor’s cast,
He drives away my sorrows
And shields me from the blast;
By faith I’m looking upward
Beyond life’s troubled sea,
There I behold a haven
Prepared for me.

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