In this inaugural episode of our new Song Sessions feature, we take a look at the history behind the song "He Will Hold Me Fast" as well as the rich theology that dwells within the song.

Scripture References in this episode (in order of mention):

Phillipians 1:6, Romans 8:28, James 4:7, I John 3:8, Hebrews 2:14, John 14:15, Psalm 31, John 3:16, John 15:13, Psalm 147:11, I Peter 1:18-19, Romans 8:29-30, Romans 6:23, Romans 3:24-25, Hebrews 2:17, I John 4:10, Ephesians 2:4-6, 2 Corinthians 4:14

Sources:

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/h/a/b/habershon_ar.htm

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/h/a/r/k/harkness_r.htm

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/h/w/i/hwilhold.htm

https://books.googleusercontent.com/books/content?req=AKW5Qae5-noS13Eii0FhwWBVzoDhzuJNErMQeggCEP6QvoMLKZIlx_o80bDIosRb1nU1d3zclygLgKmWAKlN1rMBxwptxzJAD6I7P1JkGiNFeTDpQ-ZWBVsDdkZXhIywP4YOaUusNW6_KQHco5gJnEPukQk4ZPvVET1RCxx7y3cz5o7HezXMtuhf9UggDhxox9zpV5reGim7O4RKjdrLEVpgDX3CRlO13VPjvaf5Va1ggRe1tTU6N3o9e37F8emh8ZhUajwHgH4ohr790pNOuz2H98Vp_3eO8A

“I am a prayer and other poems” by Ada Habershon, Marshall Brothers Ltd, London

https://www.gettymusic.com/he-will-hold-me-fast

https://www.mattmerkermusic.com/he-will-hold-me-fast

Sermon by Dr. T. Scott Christmas on Psalm 31:  https://subsplash.com/nccphx/messages/mi/+sn6tf5d 

Intro and Outro music by Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com/