Hold Fast Till I Come (Franklin E. Belden)

Описание: “Hold Fast Till I Come” is a powerful Advent hymn centered on the promise of Christ’s soon return. Rooted in Revelation 3:11 — “Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast” — this hymn calls believers to watchfulness, perseverance, and steadfast faith in the closing hours of earth’s history.

With urgent yet hopeful language, the hymn reminds us:
• The kingdom will be restored
• Bright crowns await the faithful
• Christ will return unexpectedly — “as a thief in the night”
• The redeemed will hear the invitation: “Come, enter My joy”

Drawing from Matthew 25 (the wise virgins with lamps burning), 1 Thessalonians 5, and the promise of Christ’s glorious appearing, the song captures the heartbeat of the Advent hope — vigilance, endurance, and joyful anticipation.

The repeated refrain, “Hold fast till I come,” strengthens the believer’s resolve to remain faithful amid danger, uncertainty, and spiritual darkness. Though we do not know the day or hour, the signs of the times assure us that His coming is near.

May this hymn stir your heart to watch and pray, to stand firm in truth, and to look with longing toward the glorious appearing of Jesus Christ.

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'Hold Fast Till I Come'

Sweet promise is given to all who believe–
“Behold I come quickly, Mine own to receive;
Hold fast till I come; the danger is great;
Sleep not as do others; be watchful, and wait.”

“Hold fast till I come,” sweet promise of heaven–
“The kingdom restored, to you shall be given.”
“Come, enter My joy, sit down on the throne;
Bright crowns are in waiting; hold fast till I come.”

We’ll “watch unto prayer” with lamps burning bright;
He comes to all others a “thief in the night.”
We know He is near, but know not the day–
As spring shows that summer is not far away.

“Hold fast till I come,” sweet promise of heaven–
“The kingdom restored, to you shall be given.”
“Come, enter My joy, sit down on the throne;
Bright crowns are in waiting; hold fast till I come.”

Yes! this is our hope, ’tis built on His word–
The glorious appearing of Jesus, our Lord;
Of promises all, it stands as the sum:
“Behold I come quickly; hold fast till I come.”

“Hold fast till I come,” sweet promise of heaven–
“The kingdom restored, to you shall be given.”
“Come, enter My joy, sit down on the throne;
Bright crowns are in waiting; hold fast till I come.”

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