He Will Hold Me Fast

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  • Demo version of the song "He Will Hold Me Fast," uploaded by the songwriter.
    Please see www.mattmerkermusic.com for more information, including chord charts, hymn music, and lyric sheets.
    Lyrics vv. 1-2: Ada Habershon (1861-1918), Public Domain;
    Alt words vv.1-2, lyrics v.3, and music: Matt Merker, © 2013 Getty Music Publishing (BMI) / Matthew Merker Music (BMI)
    Demo recorded November 10, 2013 at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC by Greg Brown and Matt Sanders. Mixed by Greg Brown and Matt Merker.
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Komentáře • 92

  • @MonteVigh
    @MonteVigh Před 7 lety +112

    As a home church pastor looking for worship videos we can sing to, this is such a great video. 1. No pictures, videos, moving backdrops to distract our attention from God; 2. Words come on screen in time to sing them, again, minimizing distraction from God; 3. The song is in a singable key, also helping to keep our attention on God instead of how to keep changing octaves to try joining in; 4. The sound of the song is a congregation singing, helping us feel like we are part of the body of Christ that is worshipping God, not an audience to performers. It's hard to find videos that put these elements together, so keep up the good work!

    • @ChrisDean
      @ChrisDean Před 6 lety +9

      If you're not familiar with it, this is a hymn channel that fits all of your above requirements that we have used in my church and home fellowships often. Enjoy! czcams.com/channels/WgBKBJaM1JNqjAxZL_AzxQ.html

    • @lilypuerto5822
      @lilypuerto5822 Před 6 lety +3

      It's beautiful how every Christian is detailed in every single thing about God!

    • @dr.juliemanche1321
      @dr.juliemanche1321 Před 5 lety +1

      Lit dawg

    • @Sarah-hl8td
      @Sarah-hl8td Před 5 lety +3

      @@ChrisDean thank you for that link. :)

    • @samichrise5954
      @samichrise5954 Před 2 lety +2

      Couldn't say better I'm I missionary pastor who met Matt in person I had encountered him for more.

  • @emmagrace8394
    @emmagrace8394 Před 7 lety +36

    "When I fear my faith will fail, Christ will hold me fast." 💘

    • @toplobster1040
      @toplobster1040 Před 3 lety

      I don't understand what that line means.

    • @emmagrace8394
      @emmagrace8394 Před 3 lety +3

      @@toplobster1040 to be held fast is too be gripped firmly and to remain. The line could be written as "When I am doubtful and falling away, Christ will grip me firmly and will not allow me to stumble." 🙌

  • @ruthhepp4071
    @ruthhepp4071 Před 6 lety +15

    I pray that I will remember and trust in this truth when I go through dark times.

  • @toshamccarty5115
    @toshamccarty5115 Před 3 lety +5

    Visiting this video again at 4:20AM, Thursday morning. Still love it. Posting to keep this in CZcams's records as frequently visited and interacted with in the comments sections.

  • @MickiB_Is4916
    @MickiB_Is4916 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Satan hates this song!! It is sabotages his lies. Thank you for posting this beautiful hymn which brings many a soul and spirit such peace and joy, that reminds us of JESUS's faithfulness that we all need, and having loved hymns for so long, I have just disovered! ❤❤❤😂🎉🎉

  • @PeteSkeet06
    @PeteSkeet06 Před 2 lety +1

    my pastor died unexpectedly on january 26th of 2022 and the sunday after he died this song played and i thought that he will hold me fast. my pastors name was GREG STRAWBRIDGE i will very much miss him but he his reigning with the saints.

  • @toshamccarty5115
    @toshamccarty5115 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful. Visiting again to sing along this Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

  • @1948julie
    @1948julie Před 9 lety +11

    A friend shared these lyrics with me last week. I'd never heard the hymn until then. Praise God for these truths...He will hold me fast!

  • @njerimuriuki7792
    @njerimuriuki7792 Před 7 lety +15

    surely Jesus will hold me fast. Help me keep the faith

  • @TheHearingword
    @TheHearingword Před 9 lety +20

    Sitting outside Ebenezer Coffee shop this evening, enjoying a chai tea, good company, and "He will hold me fast". Grateful for the Lord's gifts and creativity flowing through His people.

    • @robertagabor3736
      @robertagabor3736 Před 7 lety +3

      I thought as I listened to it that it is so soothing and comforting, almost like a lullaby.

  • @toshamccarty5115
    @toshamccarty5115 Před rokem +1

    Love this hymn and the singing, very pretty. Visiting again this Thursday, May 5, 2023.

  • @karynsmith4418
    @karynsmith4418 Před 2 lety +4

    This song is so very powerful to me. Thank you, Matt Merker, for bringing this old hymn to the forefront once again. Your tune is magnificent. Thank you, Mr. Merker, for your willingness to follow His directives and put this song in my heart.

  • @michaeldearth6327
    @michaeldearth6327 Před 7 lety +15

    My favorite version of this song.

  • @socialmaven3346
    @socialmaven3346 Před 4 lety +3

    I needed to hear these words. My faith is so weak and I am in a bad place. This gives me some comfort.

    • @DMateo2524
      @DMateo2524 Před 4 lety +2

      God bless and comfort you.♥️💙🙏

  • @pennyholgate1753
    @pennyholgate1753 Před 6 lety +3

    Jesus Will Hold Me Fast!😁🙏💕Amen!Thank You For sharing this old great Hymn.Today a lot of Churches don't sing the great hymns as much.To which makes me sad😪They need to be sung more often.

  • @Weatherbyhousechurch
    @Weatherbyhousechurch Před 6 lety +4

    Wonderful Uplifting Doctrinally Correct Song. God Bless

  • @lu.schnei57-58
    @lu.schnei57-58 Před 7 lety +4

    One of my all time favorites...chock-full of the gospel. ❤️😃

  • @alihardie
    @alihardie Před 5 lety +8

    This has become one of my favourite hymns of all time. Thank you! :)

  • @kaembakakompe9567
    @kaembakakompe9567 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks brother. Continue the ministry amongst this electronic 'congregation'. this hymn was my strength when i was in hospital...what a wonderful and faithful God God is.

  • @obedhaokip3891
    @obedhaokip3891 Před 6 lety +4

    Glory to be the LORD our God

  • @johnpatterson6205
    @johnpatterson6205 Před 9 lety +4

    This song is a great comfort and a reminder of His promise in Matthew 28:20.

  • @rhyfelwrDuw
    @rhyfelwrDuw Před 3 lety +2

    Half way through 2021 and lockdowns etc really need this truth to permeate my soul!! Thanks for posting this!

  • @lyndaweingart3996
    @lyndaweingart3996 Před rokem +1

    What a beautiful hymn! I never heard it before!

  • @ChertineP
    @ChertineP Před 7 lety +2

    I heard this yesterday for the first time at a funeral, and it is such a blessing. Thank you for your changes, and for “releasing it into the wild” to bless the whole body of Christ!

  • @sandyhess3477
    @sandyhess3477 Před 9 lety +10

    We love singing this song at our church. We sing it a little slower, but either tempo "works". The words and melody evoke worship. Thank you for your work on this, and for sharing.

  • @augclaris
    @augclaris Před 8 lety +5

    Beautiful song which I sang yesterday for the first time! Hope it won't be the last :) He Will Hold Me Fast! Hallelujah!

  • @shaylanewlife
    @shaylanewlife Před 2 lety +1

    Something about this song gives me chills 💙🥲

  • @erickimatu2082
    @erickimatu2082 Před 5 lety +2

    For my love is often cold, He must hold me fast.

  • @refreshholidays6492
    @refreshholidays6492 Před 8 lety +5

    oh what a blessed glorious thought. I am so ever grateful....

  • @paulinecunningham2492
    @paulinecunningham2492 Před 5 lety +2

    I love this song

  • @kendrabuhler4825
    @kendrabuhler4825 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you for finding these lyrics and writing music to make them easier to sing along to. This song has meant a lot to me the past few months.

  • @Bacallz
    @Bacallz Před 6 lety +2

    I needed to hear this this week. Praise God!

  • @lindalewis8769
    @lindalewis8769 Před 6 lety +1

    We lost some one in our fam moses lewis it warms my hart

  • @toshamccarty5115
    @toshamccarty5115 Před 6 lety +2

    Love it! Very beautiful, thank you for sharing! I heard Alistair Begg on Truth for Life repeat the words of this hymn and it resonated with my heart that I wrote it down intending to look it up if I could to learn. It's a great reminder of God's love, especially when we are so low in spirit. It's not in us, but it's in Him that we stand and can trust. Amen!

  • @panesypeces
    @panesypeces Před 4 lety +3

    Going to lead this song at my church on Sunday. I can’t wait! I’ve been listening to this song for a week straight.
    P.S.
    Thank you for providing free charts on your website.

  • @rillyrichard9575
    @rillyrichard9575 Před 8 lety +6

    He will hold me fast

  • @rebeckastensberg2969
    @rebeckastensberg2969 Před 5 lety +1

    Lois Blake - Thanks for your help now I understand ☺️ Shalom

  • @beulaho
    @beulaho Před 4 lety +1

    God bless you!

  • @standardnnn6064
    @standardnnn6064 Před 7 lety +2

    Thank you Matt for your contribution to this hymn.

  • @relodinge
    @relodinge Před 4 lety +1

    THANK YOU, LORD!!!

  • @heartsaj57
    @heartsaj57 Před 9 lety +1

    One of my favorites

  • @jychoi4
    @jychoi4 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing it!
    He will hold me fast

  • @aardvark1956
    @aardvark1956 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you very much! I love the bit of a cappella (always like it) at the end. Perfect laid back accompaniment to focus on the lyrics.

  • @CharlotteRyerson
    @CharlotteRyerson Před 7 lety +8

    Such a powerful song and amazing melody, Matt! I usually don't like the contemporary melodies as much as the old ones but this is so suited to the lyric and brings me into worship of our great God who will hold us fast!!! May God bless you, talented brother!

    • @masotapi
      @masotapi Před 7 lety

      @susan cyberhymnal.org/htm/h/w/hwilhold.htm :-)

    • @aardvark1956
      @aardvark1956 Před 4 lety

      Charlotte Ryerson There is a page on this song on the Getty Music website (format won’t copy the url on iPhone)😕, but I think you can look it up. Got that info from Matt Merker’s cover, if you wanna look it up. It IS related to some older hymns which I recognized in it as soon as I heard it. One is God is on My Side, Eric Liddell’s favorite.

  • @davidthibaudeau2040
    @davidthibaudeau2040 Před 8 lety +3

    He indeed will hold me fast

  • @nathangrady5629
    @nathangrady5629 Před 5 lety +1

    great song

  • @kerstinmclean2231
    @kerstinmclean2231 Před 6 lety +1

    This blessed me so much! Thank you.

  • @paulinecunningham2492
    @paulinecunningham2492 Před 5 lety +2

    he will hold me fast

  • @bloombloom271
    @bloombloom271 Před rokem

    Thank you

  • @denieneclarke1445
    @denieneclarke1445 Před 4 lety +2

    Amen

  • @rebeckastensberg2969
    @rebeckastensberg2969 Před 5 lety +1

    I love this song. I am a young Teenage girl who is Jewish but I love Jesus Christ. Pray for my family please. Can anybody help me with the words ""Hold Me Fast"" what does it mean any way?? To my understanding I think it means He will keep me strong. Am I wrong or right??

    • @TheLoisblake
      @TheLoisblake Před 5 lety +1

      Rebecka Stensberg it means Jesus will hold tight to us when we have no strength to hold on to him.
      Hold fast =hold tight. Shalom.

    • @TheLoisblake
      @TheLoisblake Před 5 lety +3

      Rebecka Stensberg also it's a reminder that we can do nothing to gain our salvation. Christ does it all. He saves us and he keeps us. We don't do the saving or the keeping.

  • @jacobnewton3816
    @jacobnewton3816 Před 4 lety +1

    ❤️

  • @BlackChildishLoserWoser

    Imagine this, what if their will sing He will hold me fast at Walt Disney World 51st Anniversary!

  • @andybous
    @andybous Před 6 lety +5

    Romans 8:31-39

  • @aliceclegg1267
    @aliceclegg1267 Před 9 lety +1

    Powerful song, thank you so much for sharing it! I see the link to the page on your church website no longer exists since your website was updated. Is it still possible to get hold of the sheet music etc?

  • @gracenmercy579
    @gracenmercy579 Před 6 měsíci

    ❤❤❤

  • @gabriellameattray9778
    @gabriellameattray9778 Před 3 lety +1

    I feel so scared that God won't save me. I hope He does, but I understand if He doesn't

    • @karamiller4166
      @karamiller4166 Před 2 lety +1

      I recommend that you read the book of John in the Bible. 🙂 The Bible says that anyone can come to Jesus and be saved (John 6:35-40) and that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved (Romans 10:11-13). If you repent of your sin and turn to Him, He WILL save you. I'll pray for you. 🙏

    • @bshcro1697
      @bshcro1697 Před rokem

      Please read Jogn 3:16! Jesus said WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH ON HIM WOULD HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. He said in another place that him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. Read Ephesians 2: 8,9, these verses make it clear! You will be saved when you trust that Jesus died on the cross for you and paid for all of your sins. It is as simple as trusting that He took your place and that you trust Him to save you!

    • @bshcro1697
      @bshcro1697 Před rokem

      Also a short video that might help you is the Gospel in 4 minutes by Yankee Arnold, it's on CZcams.

    • @gabriellameattray9778
      @gabriellameattray9778 Před rokem +1

      @@bshcro1697 thank you. At the time I wrote this comment I was being spiritually torn apart by Calvinism. Now I know I am saved, God loves me, and God wants all to be saved because He loves all

  • @jonstewart5117
    @jonstewart5117 Před 2 lety

    Love this song. Where I can I find sheet music for this version?

  • @fprider3830
    @fprider3830 Před 7 lety +2

    if this is the demo, where can i find the final version ? :)

  • @shaywitherstone6588
    @shaywitherstone6588 Před 9 lety +2

    There should be a Nightcore of this ;-;

  • @MrsTfromAcrossTheSea
    @MrsTfromAcrossTheSea Před 4 lety +1

    What key is this version in please?

  • @dr.juliemanche1321
    @dr.juliemanche1321 Před 5 lety +2

    I want pizza