THE BB HYMN

"Will Your Anchor Hold?"

Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,
When the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain,
Will your anchor drift or firm remain?

Refrain: We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll;
Fastened to the rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Saviours love.

Will your anchor hold in the straits of fear,
When the breakers roar and the reef is near?
While the surges rave and the wild winds blow,
Shall the angry waves then your bark o'erflow?.

Refrain:

Will your anchor hold in the floods of death,
When the waters cold chill your latest breath?
On the rising tide you can never fail,
While your anchor holds within the veil.

Refrain:

Will your eyes behold through the morning light,
The city of gold and the harbour bright?
Will you anchor safe by the heavenly shore
When life's storms are past for evermore?

Refrain:

Words: Priscilla Jane Owens, 1882
Music: William James Kirkpatrick, 1882

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THE BB PRAYER

Bless O God, The Boys' Brigade and give to it greater power to advance Your Kingdom throughout the world.
Grant in Your mercy, that every member, past and present may prove steadfast in his fight against evil and true in his allegiance to you.
Help us in times of temptation; make us strong where we are weak; give us courage in difficulty; faithfulness in duty; loyalty in friendship; and finally, by your mercy, bring us into your everlasting kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.