The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1339

1339. Sweet promise is giv'n to all who believe

1 Sweet promise is giv'n 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."

Refrain:
"Hold fast till I come;" sweet promise of heav'n,
"The kingdom restored, to you shall be giv'n."
"Come, enter my joy, sit down on my throne;
Bright crowns are in waiting; hold fast till I come."

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]

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]

Text Information

• First Line: Sweet promise is giv'n to all who believe
• Author: F. E. B.
• Refrain First Line: "Hold fast till I come;" sweet promise of heav'n
• Publication Date: 1886
• Scripture:
  Revelation 3:11
• Topic: Bible Songs: Judgment and Second Advent

Tune Information

• Name: "HOLD FAST TILL I COME"
• Composer: F. E. Belden
• Key: G Major or modal