Christ The Sure And Steady Anchor
Matt Papa's hymn, "Christ The Sure and Steady Anchor" was written with Matt Boswell. Originally recorded as a part of his "Church Songs" project. The hymn has been sung around the world and appears on multiple other projects.
Playing up the metaphor of the sea, storms and the wind, the song is crafted around the idea of holding onto Christ (The Anchor) when trials are high in our lives. The first verse opens the song with the singer in the midst (the fury) of their storm finding them sinking.
The next few verses remind us that as the strength of the tempest grows, so does the ability of Christ as the anchor to root in deeper while we cling to Him; despite temptation, weakness and unbelief we are assured of Christ's steadfastness.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Christ the sure and steady anchor in the fury of the storm
When the winds of doubt blow through me and my sails have all been torn
In the suffering, in the sorrow when my sinking hopes are few
I will hold fast to the anchor it shall never be removed
Verse 2
Christ the sure and steady anchor while the tempest rages on
when temptation claims the battle and it seems the night has won
deeper still then goes the anchor though I justly stand accused
I will hold fast to the anchor it shall never be removed
Verse 3
Christ the sure and steady anchor through the floods of unbelief
Hopeless, somehow, o my soul now lift your eyes to calvary
This my ballast of assurance see His love forever proved
I will hold fast to the anchor it shall never be removed
Verse 4
Christ the sure and steady anchor as we face the wave of death
When these trials give way to glory and we draw our final breath
We will cross that great horizon
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