Here are the lyrics to the hymn ‘Will Your Anchor Hold’?

By BBC Music Magazine

Published: Thursday, 02 March 2023 at 12:00 am


‘Will your anchor hold’ is perhaps Priscilla J. Owens most famous hymn, who was inspired by the Epistle to the Hebrews, Chapter 6, Verse 19 from the New Testament. The 19th century Sunday teacher Owens also wrote the hymn ‘Jesus Saves’

William J. Kirkpatrick (1838–1921) composed the music.

The hymn has always been closely associated with the Boys’ Brigade

Did you know it is the official hymn the private Scottish school  Dollar Academy, where it is known as the ‘Dollar Anthem’?

‘Will Your Anchor Hold’ lyrics