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Text:I Hold His Hand
Author:J. R. Baxter, Jr.
Tune:[I hold to the hand of my Savior and friend]
Composer:W. Allan Sims

160. I Hold His Hand

1 I hold to the hand of my Savior and friend,
He shields me from evil till dangers all end,
He'll take me to heaven where voices now blend;
I hold to the hand of my Lord.

Refrain:
Daily I hold to the scarred hand of my dear Lord, Savior and King,
Till I am safe in that glad home, angels of God praises now sing;
He leads me so gently where still waters flow,
And tells me of heaven where I long to go.

2 I hold to His hand when the storm-clouds arise,
He speaks and the shadows roll back from the skies,
'Tis wonderful glory for our human eyes;
I hold to the hand of my Lord. [Refrain]

3 I hold to the hand that is steadfast and sure,
No other foundation is ever secure,
I look for the home that will ever endure;
I hold to the hand of my Lord. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: I hold to the hand of my Savior and friend
Title: I Hold His Hand
Author: J. R. Baxter, Jr.
Refrain First Line: Daily I hold to the scarred hand of my dear Lord, Savior and King
Language: English
Publication Date: 1938
Copyright: Copyright, 1929, by W. A. Sims, and J. R. Baxter, Jr.
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [I hold to the hand of my Savior and friend]
Composer: W. Allan Sims
Key: Dā™­ Major
Copyright: Copyright, 1929, by W. A. Sims, and J. R. Baxter, Jr.
Notes: Public Domain.



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