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Hold Fast Till I Come

Verse 1

Verse 1

Verse 1

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."

Verse 2

Verse 2

Verse 2

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.

Refrain

"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."

Verse 3

Verse 3

Verse 3

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."

Refrain

"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."