Will Your Anchor Hold In The Storms Of Life
“Will Your Anchor Hold In The Storms Of Life” is a Christian hymn, not a psalm. Here is a brief account of its background:
Historical Background: It was written by Priscilla Jane Owens in 1882 in the United States. The inspiration might have come from the social and cultural context where Christianity was a dominant belief and people often faced various difficulties and challenges in life, thus having a strong need for spiritual sustenance and comfort.
Biblical Basis: The hymn is closely related to the Bible. Hebrews 6:19 mentions “Hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast”, which is the spiritual core and theologically significant basis of this hymn, emphasizing that faith in Jesus is like an anchor, capable of keeping people’s souls stable in the face of life’s trials.
English Lyrics
Verse 1
Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,
When the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain,
Will your anchor drift or firm remain?
Chorus
We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll,
Fastened to the rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Savior's love.
Verse 2
It is safely moored, ’twill the storm withstand,
For ’tis well secured by the Savior's hand;
And the cables passed from His heart to mine,
Can defy the blast, through strength divine.
Chorus
We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll,
Fastened to the rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Savior's love.
Verse 3
It will firmly hold in the straits of fear,
When the breakers have told the reef is near;
Though the tempest rave and the wild winds blow,
Not an angry wave shall our bark o'er flow.
Chorus
We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll,
Fastened to the rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Savior's love.
Verse 4
It will surely hold in the floods of death,
When the waters cold chill our latest breath;
On the rising tide it can never fail,
While our hopes abide within the veil.
Chorus
We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll,
Fastened to the rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Savior's love.
