Unshaken Faith: Exploring the Message of ‘He Will Hold Me Fast’

By Tosin 'Badeniyi, PhD
- October 11, 2023

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We sang this impactful hymn at church last Sunday, and I’d love to share its beautiful lyrics with you. The song, titled “He Will Hold Me Fast” by Habershon/Merker, conveys a powerful message of unwavering faith.

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: He will hold fast, He will hold me fast; For my Savior loves me so, He will hold me fast.

2. 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.

3. 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 our faith is turned to sight, When He comes at last!

He will Hold Me Fast because He possesses the strength to prevent my fall and to present me blameless before the splendor of His glory, filling me with exceeding joy!

Tosin 'Badeniyi, PhD

Tosin ‘Badeniyi, a Professor at the Department of Biotechnology and Food Science at Durban University of Technology, South Africa, holds a doctoral degree in Food Science from University of Pretoria South Africa. Since 2001, he has conducted research and lectured internationally in the area of food quality and safety. He is the editor of Food Science and Technology: Trends and Future Prospects and has published numerous scientific publications as well as four inspirational books.