HOLD THESE WORDS

Hold These Words is a contemporary Christian worship song about preserving the truth of God's Word and faithfully passing the gospel of Jesus Christ to future generations. Inspired by Paul's instructions to guard sound teaching and entrust it to faithful believers, the song explores the responsibility of protecting biblical truth without changing its message. Through vivid imagery of ancient manuscripts, words carved into stone and writings surviving fire, its lyrics contrast the enduring power of Scripture with the temporary nature of human achievements and earthly kingdoms. The recurring declaration, "Hold these words of life," expresses a commitment to keeping the gospel faithful, pure and centred on Jesus Christ. As the song develops, its focus moves beyond personal faith towards a lasting spiritual legacy, imagining future generations encountering the same message of salvation long after today's voices have faded. For listeners searching for Christian worship songs about God's Word, biblical truth, passing on the faith, discipleship or leaving a Christian legacy, Hold These Words offers a moving reminder that the gospel must be both faithfully preserved and generously shared.

2 Timothy 1:13-14, 2 Timothy 2:2, John 6:68

Lyrics

I hold the words entrusted
Like carved lines in the stone
Not mine to bend or barter
Not mine to call my own
They tell of Christ our Savior
His mercy full and free
The truth that once was given
Is life to you and me

What I received by grace
Let me guard by faith
With love in Christ my King
Let me hold these words I sing

Hold these words of life
Hold them through the years
Let the truth outlive our voices
Long beyond our days here
Hold these words of life
Faithful, pure, and true
For the words that lead to Jesus
Will still carry those who come after you

I saw the lines preserved
Like a manuscript through flame
Still telling every nation
There is power in His name
The grass will fade around us
And kingdoms rise and fall
But Christ remains forever
And His Word outlives them all

What I received by grace
Let me guard by faith
With love in Christ my King
Let me hold these words I sing

Hold these words of life
Hold them through the years
Let the truth outlive our voices
Long beyond our days here
Hold these words of life
Faithful, pure, and true
For the words that lead to Jesus
Will still carry those who come after you

Let these words outlive me
Let this truth live on
To the sons and to the daughters
Long after I am gone
Let these words outlive me
Let the gospel run
Till the hearts I never meet
Are still hearing of the Son

Not a treasure locked away
Not a lamp beneath the clay
But the message of our Savior
Burning brighter every day
Let these words outlive me
Let this truth live on
Christ has died and Christ is risen
Still bringing lost ones home

Hold these words of life
Hold them through the years
Let the truth outlive our voices
Long beyond our days here
Hold these words of life
Faithful, pure, and true
For the words that lead to Jesus
Will still carry those who come after you

Hold these words of life
Hold them through the years
Let the truth outlive our voices
Long beyond our days here

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Song Credits

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