Hymns for Times of Trials: The Anchor Holds

While this song was written and originally recorded by Ray Boltz, I especially like the version recorded by Jimmy Swaggart.The Anchor Holdsby Ray BoltzI have journeyedThrough the long, dark nightOut on the open seaBy faith aloneSight unknownAnd yet His eyes were watching meThe anchor holdsThough the ship is batteredThe anchor holdsThough the sails are tornI have fallen on my kneesAs I faced the raging seasThe anchor holdsIn spite of the stormI've had visionsI've had dreamsI've even held them in my handBut I never knewThose dreams would slip right throughLike they were only grains of sandThe anchor holdsThough the ship is batteredThe anchor holdsThough the sails are tornI have fallen on my kneesAs I faced the raging seasThe anchor holdsIn spite of the stormI have been youngBut I am older nowAnd there has been beautyThat these eyes have seenBut it was in the nightThrough the storms of my lifeOh, that's where God provedHis love to meThe anchor holdsThough the ship is batteredThe anchor holdsThough the sails are tornI have fallen on my kneesAs I faced the raging seasThe anchor holdsIn spite of the stormhttp://youtu.be/guvPASgeprY

Hymns for Times of Trials: Jesus Draw Me Ever Nearer

Jesus Draw Me Ever Nearer
Music by Keith Getty; Words by Margaret Becker

Jesus draw me ever nearer
As I labour through the storm.
You have called me to this passage,
and I'll follow, though I'm worn.

May this journey bring a blessing,
May I rise on wings of faith;
And at the end of my heart's testing,
With Your likeness let me wake.

Jesus guide me through the tempest;
Keep my spirit staid and sure.
When the midnight meets the morning,
Let me love You even more.

Let the treasures of the trial
Form within me as I go -
And at the end of this long passage,
Let me leave them at Your throne.