"Behold, I come quickly:hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown" (Rev. 3:11).

Hold Fast The Truth! though error robe
Itself in garments fair;
"Christ crucified," and "raised again,"
Thy hope for Heaven declare.

Hold Fast Thy Trust! though days are dark,
The sun all lost to view;
Behind the darkest cloud is still
God’s wide expanse of blue.

Hold Fast Thy Faith! though tested long
Pray on; with patience wait;
Know all God’s promises are sure,
His answers ne’er too late.

Hold Fast Thy Hope! Lift up thy head;
At hand, the Bridegroom’s cry;
Earth’s weary moaning soon will cease;
"Redemption draweth nigh."

Hold Fast Thy Love! when wounded most,
Throw open wide thy heart,
And ask the Spirit of all love
His fullness to impart.

Hold Fast! Hold Fast! though fierce the fight,
Thy Lord is looking down;
Perplexed and tried, risk not the prize,
Let "No Man Take Thy Crown!"