FAITH ONCE DELIVERED

Faith Once Delivered is a contemporary Christian worship anthem about standing firm in the unchanging gospel of Jesus Christ and faithfully preserving the truth entrusted to the Church. Inspired by Jude's call to contend for the faith, the song uses the imagery of watchmen, city gates and raised banners to portray the responsibility of defending biblical truth across generations. Its lyrics confront the temptation to reshape the Christian message to gain cultural acceptance, reminding believers that their confidence rests in Christ's death and resurrection rather than human wisdom, influence or popularity. The recurring declaration, "Hold the faith once delivered," becomes a call to courage, spiritual discernment and unwavering devotion to Jesus. Importantly, the song emphasises that defending the gospel must be done with love rather than anger or pride. For listeners searching for Christian worship songs about standing firm in faith, defending the gospel, biblical truth, Christian courage or remaining faithful to Jesus, Faith Once Delivered offers a bold declaration of conviction rooted in Christ alone.

Jude 1:3, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 2 Timothy 1:13-14

Lyrics

I heard the watchmen calling
At the city gate by dawn
There were voices moving landmarks
From the faith we stand upon
What was given by the apostles
Is not ours to rearrange
It is mercy to the nations
It is truth that does not change

Hold the faith once delivered
Lift the banner high
Christ has died and Christ is risen
Jesus is alive
Hold the faith once delivered
Guard the sacred trust
No other hope, no other Savior
No other name for us

I saw the ancient banner
Still lifted in the wind
Telling every generation
Where our confidence begins
Not in wisdom made by people
Not in power, pride, or fame
But the cross of Christ our glory
And the honor of His name

Hold the faith once delivered
Lift the banner high
Christ has died and Christ is risen
Jesus is alive
Hold the faith once delivered
Guard the sacred trust
No other hope, no other Savior
No other name for us

I will not lower the banner
I will not leave the gate
I will not trade His gospel
For the praise of this age
I will not lower the banner
I will not turn aside
Christ alone our firm foundation
Christ alone our guide

I will hold the line with courage
I will hold the line with love
Not with anger, not with pride
But with eyes on Christ above
The faith once delivered
The truth once received
The gospel of our Savior
Is the hope we still believe

Hold the faith once delivered
Lift the banner high
Christ has died and Christ is risen
Jesus is alive
Hold the faith once delivered
Guard the sacred trust
No other hope, no other Savior
No other name for us

Hold the faith once delivered
Lift the banner high
Christ has died and Christ is risen
Jesus is alive

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Song Credits

Lyrics by Shimron Fernando
Music and production by Gresha Schuilling
Mastering by Shimron Fernando