Hold Fast

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“Behold, I come quickly; hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.” Revelation 3:1111Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. (Revelation 3:11).
“Hold fast the form of sound words.” 2 Timothy. 1:13.
“That which thou hast, hold fast,
Until I come again:”
Hold fast God’s precious Word,
It will not be in vain.
Darker will be the days,
Coldness to Christ at heart,
Hold fast to faith in God,
Nor from His Word depart.
Jesus, the Son of God,
Treated with scorn and shame;
Honor God’s blessed Son,
Do not deny His Name.
Cleave to God’s precious Word,
Joy, then will be thy lot,
Peace, in this ruined scene,
Peace, that the world knows not.
“Thou hast a little strength,”
“Strengthen things that remain:”
Midnight will soon be past,
Soon “I will come again.”
The truth thou hast, hold fast,
That no man take thy crown;
“Lo, I will quickly come,”
Burdens will be laid down.
“That which thou hast, hold fast,”
This word is from the Lord;
“Soon I will come again,
Bringing a sure reward.”
“Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord harkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him, for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon His Name. And they shall be Mine, saith the Lord of Hosts, in that day when I make up My jewels.” Malachi 3:16-1716Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name. 17And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. (Malachi 3:16‑17).