Our God invites us into His rest
That He’s enjoyed since the creation
A future, glorious, joyful rest
Enjoying Him, His new creation
Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son
An invitation open today
Do not refuse, His rest to receive
Don’t harden your heart and disobey
To enter His rest, in Him believe
(Repeat Chorus)
© 2022 Brian J. Mikul
(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)
Beware a hardened heart that rebels
Fixed against God, provoking the Lord
A heart that gripes, against God grumbles
Deceived by sin, turning from the Lord
Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son
Beware a heart always going astray
Refusing to follow in God’s way
Unbelief growing more day by day
May sadly lead you to fall away
(Repeat Chorus)
Of your heart you must each day take care
Exhort each other, from sin repent
See God’s works, hear God’s Word, walk in prayer
Hold firm your confidence to the end
(Repeat Chorus)
© 2022 Brian J. Mikul
(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)
Our church is working through some of the Psalms this summer. This Sunday, we come to Psalm 13 with its fourfold “How long?” lament. And this new song goes right along with it. We don’t have many lament songs to sing, so I am excited to introduce it to our church. And perhaps it will meet you where you are too.
The MP3, lyrics, lead sheets, and various music options can be found on the Getty Music website here.
Holy brothers, sisters, family
Sharing in a heavenly calling
Citizens of a better country
Gather before the throne of your King
Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son
Consider our High Priest, Apostle
Brings us to God and brings God to us
Though others may fail, He is faithful
Worthy of all glory is Jesus
(Repeat Chorus)
Consider Jesus, to Him hold fast
Faithful to Him, never walk away
Hold fast your confidence to the last
Boast and rejoice in your hope each day
(Repeat Chorus)
© 2022 Brian J. Mikul
(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)
Here is a nice new song by Sovereign Grace Music that challenges us to respond to God’s many blessings with singing. Because of all that God has done for us – we must sing! Has He given us life and breath? Does He help you in your trials? Has Jesus saved you? Then join all of creation and sing!
Lyrics, chord charts, lead sheets, related Scriptures, places to listen or buy, and more are available on their site here.
God’s own Son i-dent-if-ies with us
Took flesh and blood and became a man
Choosing to suffer and trust like us
Calling us fam’ly, in Him we stand
Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son
Our Jesus brings many to glory
Made our High Priest – all our sins to pay
From our fear of death, He sets us free
Takes hold to help us fight sin each day
(Repeat Chorus)
© 2022 Brian J. Mikul
(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)
The Son became man to die for us
Gasp in wonder and follow humbly
All is subjected to King Jesus
Trust him and rest in His victory
Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son
© 2022 Brian J. Mikul
(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)
Pay closer attention to Jesus
There’s a danger of drifting away
The stakes are high for each one of us
Cling to the true message ev’ry day
Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son
© 2022 Brian J. Mikul
(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)
Jesus is the Final Spoken Word
Heir and Creator of everything
He is very God of very God
Upholder, our Savior, and our King
Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son
Behold the Son, the Davidic King
Righteous, victorious, forever
His angels serve Him and praises sing
Before our unchanging Creator
(Repeat Chorus)
So stand in awe of the glor’ous Son
Honor Him with your lips and your life
Love the good, hate all sin, like the Son
Trust Him each day in this world of strife
(Repeat Chorus)
© 2022 Brian J. Mikul.
(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)
Jesus is the Final Spoken Word
Heir and Creator of everything
He is very God of very God
Upholder, our Savior, and our King
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son
© 2022 Brian J. Mikul.
(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)
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