My Grandfather and myself both grew up going to the boy's brigade. This was their hymn and it reminds me of the connection that I have with him so much. It was even played at his funeral and I could almost feel hi standing next to me. A song which still stirs memories n me even at the first note...
This is my daughters youtube but I use it 2.This was our wedding we Hymn a few raised eyebrows at this choice for a wedding, I felt the lyrics were very appropriate for married life & life in general! it has certainly been true in our life. we have had many tragedy's but God, Love & gr8 friends seen us through it all. it'll be 28 years on 4th November.I plan to make a CD our most special songs 4 him 2 thank him for being such a GR8 husband please may I download this for it ? lovely rendition
Just wanted to thank you and let you know that we are very much enjoying including your excellent videos in the worship sessions at the new English-speaking church that we have started in Boquete, here in the west of Panama, Central America.
Thank you for sharing, and may God bless you in your ministry.
This hymn has special place for me , as i was going through rough time some point in my past and this hymn held me to be strong and know if i anchored my faith in Jesus i would get through and i did with flying hope at the end which has not dimmed .
This is fantastic. I came looking for this as it is not one I am familiar with as I don't think we have ever sung it at my Methodist church, and we are due to sing it at my Grandad's funeral on Friday. He was a keen and dedicated BB leader earlier in life.
Looking thru YT at the various versions of this hymn, I am struck by the solidarity and faith in the comments from members of various BB company's around the country. So different to comments you usually find on YT.
Remember learing this hymn when joining the B.B. Only now in my dotage do I realise the meaning of the hymn. I always thought I was a cynic, alas I know better. I know my anchor will hold fast.
This became my favourite hymn after hearing it sung at the funeral of a lovely, lovely woman. It was her favourite too. May they sing this hymn at my funeral....and mulitudinous times during my life. God Bless
The best version of this fabulous hymn on youtube.
There are plenty of modern choruses and sing-song stuff for the light hearted. These wonderful Victorian hymns need to be sung with gusto, with a good strong thump!
It comes from Hebrews 6v19,20 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. Fantastic verse, fantastic hymn.
definitely a meaningful hymn. this has been a favourite for the ex members of the Boys' Brigade in Singapore, the Stedfast Association. We meet once a month for fellowship and learning and this hymn must always be sung. it reminds us of our Anchor, Jesus Christ, of our lives. This is Jimmy Png - ex Boy and offcier 25th Singapore Coy and Hon Capt 33rd Coy. Now Cluster Representative of West2 district. Once a BB always a BB
Interesting how you refer to your anchor as Christ, as an ex-Boy's Brigade (Presidents' Badge) boy myself i've always thought "anchor" was a metaphor for your faith.
I found Jesus as my Saviour at Boys Brigade camp on 16th August 2004 when i was a 16 year old boy. Its because of dedicated people such as yourself that didnt give up on the trouble some kids like me and instead prayed for them until they met Jesus as there saviour. May our Lord Bless You and keep you my brother.
Thanks for posting this. It is one of my favourite rousing Methodist hymns. I wasn't in the Boy's Brigade but I really love this. It's great that you posted a sung version and with the lyrics as well.
Thanks! We sing this in our Anglican church, Kenya. Means a lot to me personally
ghitahy 1 week ago
My Grandfather and myself both grew up going to the boy's brigade. This was their hymn and it reminds me of the connection that I have with him so much. It was even played at his funeral and I could almost feel hi standing next to me. A song which still stirs memories n me even at the first note...
MrTheLister 3 weeks ago
What beautifully arranged words...reminds me of going to church with my Grandmother..Uplifting Hymn of Praise!!!!
MrBlazay1 1 month ago
This is my daughters youtube but I use it 2.This was our wedding we Hymn a few raised eyebrows at this choice for a wedding, I felt the lyrics were very appropriate for married life & life in general! it has certainly been true in our life. we have had many tragedy's but God, Love & gr8 friends seen us through it all. it'll be 28 years on 4th November.I plan to make a CD our most special songs 4 him 2 thank him for being such a GR8 husband please may I download this for it ? lovely rendition
Miffy832 4 months ago
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Miffy832 4 months ago
24th Leeds, once upon a time.
ThePurityControl 4 months ago
I really thank you for having to post this video. It can help lots of people!
ShinkaisenStelar 4 months ago
Always remembered with Steadfast & Sure. The 16th Boys Brigade All Saints Church.
MrFortytwa 5 months ago
Still active in BB. This hymn means so much to us, all over the world.
Buf451 6 months ago
This hymn is one that has stuck with me from my Gospel Tent days from the 60's.
I love it
MrThebigIdiot 6 months ago
Just wanted to thank you and let you know that we are very much enjoying including your excellent videos in the worship sessions at the new English-speaking church that we have started in Boquete, here in the west of Panama, Central America.
Thank you for sharing, and may God bless you in your ministry.
LorraineAllen 10 months ago
1st Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
foongsteven 10 months ago
This hymn has special place for me , as i was going through rough time some point in my past and this hymn held me to be strong and know if i anchored my faith in Jesus i would get through and i did with flying hope at the end which has not dimmed .
dmuston1 11 months ago
SWEET!!!
Mike86672 1 year ago
26th Belfast great hymn
hatchetman62 1 year ago
sometimes it stuck in my head !
heinzawtun 1 year ago
This is fantastic. I came looking for this as it is not one I am familiar with as I don't think we have ever sung it at my Methodist church, and we are due to sing it at my Grandad's funeral on Friday. He was a keen and dedicated BB leader earlier in life.
Looking thru YT at the various versions of this hymn, I am struck by the solidarity and faith in the comments from members of various BB company's around the country. So different to comments you usually find on YT.
God Bless.
pgl0897 1 year ago 3
LOVELY - Many thanks!
Ampex196 1 year ago
Douglas-Ewart High school, every assembly. Still rings in my ears about once a week.
MINGCHINGBOY 1 year ago
1st BB Company, Colchester,Essex England, havent heard this since i left many years ago
shyboyb 1 year ago
4th Dunfermline - The finest in Scotland!
lewisdafc 1 year ago
Remember learing this hymn when joining the B.B. Only now in my dotage do I realise the meaning of the hymn. I always thought I was a cynic, alas I know better. I know my anchor will hold fast.
59ssmudger 1 year ago
I sang this at the funeral of a wonderful woman. It still makes me cry to remember it.
seraduha1 1 year ago
VERY NICE
NoFearHitUrGspot 1 year ago
247 Glasgow still remember it.
Birkbecks 1 year ago
12th Boys Brigade Glasgow...Much love and respect!!!
lebalfur 1 year ago
r u from BB
chickysucks 1 year ago
This became my favourite hymn after hearing it sung at the funeral of a lovely, lovely woman. It was her favourite too. May they sing this hymn at my funeral....and mulitudinous times during my life. God Bless
quantumqueue 1 year ago
Simply beautiful! oh for more of such lovely tunes and singing!
axisgraf 1 year ago
God bless the Kirk and the Boys Brigade!
brawladdie1 1 year ago
Another winner, Thanks THENBA! :-)
I haven't read this one in quite a while....
BoudiccaBlanc 1 year ago
25th Dunblane ftw
coolrunnings1021 1 year ago
I first sung this hymn in the Boy's Brigade, it was their motto " An Anchor Sure and Steadfast"
dgfarrow1 1 year ago
this is all about the history of the boys' brigade
diyapek 1 year ago
2nd Port Glasgow company 4 eva !
you3me3and3lewis 1 year ago
BB 1st Teluk Intan Coy here! May we all be steadfast and sure in holding to the anchor of our souls, Jesus Christ!
ianho13 2 years ago
a superb version of this hymn a real treat to listen to
viewlands1 2 years ago
16th Oldham Boys Brigade standing at attention! :) this song takes me back to when i was a boy
1989iw 2 years ago
Earth, with her thousand voices, praises God.
sclerotictepknb 2 years ago 4
BB 2nd coy Indonesia, and I;m gonna have a test, singing this..
princessrad111 2 years ago
Songs like this would even bring the most rough XIXth century sailor on his knees, because they KNEW what this was about.
helmuthoorn 2 years ago 23
fantastic BB him, my father was BB Captain in Nairn
Monkeyref1983 2 years ago 2
BB Singapore 45th Company! vry meaningful song..
lameboi95 2 years ago 3
Great memories from The Boy's Brigade 14th Coy. Dublin , Ireland. Sadly no longer with us.
Markandrewadams 2 years ago
Great memories stirred from 1st upton BB (Wirral UK) by this hymn!
Johny Armchair and the gang! - great people - great times
hustom 2 years ago
God bless 1st Uddingston
MrGlasgowwarrior 2 years ago
The best version of this fabulous hymn on youtube.
There are plenty of modern choruses and sing-song stuff for the light hearted. These wonderful Victorian hymns need to be sung with gusto, with a good strong thump!
feliciter84 2 years ago 3
It comes from Hebrews 6v19,20 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. Fantastic verse, fantastic hymn.
marinerchapel 2 years ago 2
hurray, i finally found a good version of our anthem, I have me presidents badge and working on my queens as we speak right now :) gd time gd time
battyboi01 2 years ago 2
Boys Brigade 2nd Comber!!
djweeryan 2 years ago
definitely a meaningful hymn. this has been a favourite for the ex members of the Boys' Brigade in Singapore, the Stedfast Association. We meet once a month for fellowship and learning and this hymn must always be sung. it reminds us of our Anchor, Jesus Christ, of our lives. This is Jimmy Png - ex Boy and offcier 25th Singapore Coy and Hon Capt 33rd Coy. Now Cluster Representative of West2 district. Once a BB always a BB
proverbspng 2 years ago 27
Interesting how you refer to your anchor as Christ, as an ex-Boy's Brigade (Presidents' Badge) boy myself i've always thought "anchor" was a metaphor for your faith.
godmademeblue 2 years ago 4
@proverbspng
I found Jesus as my Saviour at Boys Brigade camp on 16th August 2004 when i was a 16 year old boy. Its because of dedicated people such as yourself that didnt give up on the trouble some kids like me and instead prayed for them until they met Jesus as there saviour. May our Lord Bless You and keep you my brother.
1988TheHitman 9 months ago
this brings back amny memories of my childhood in the 1st Carluke boys brigade sadly no longer with us
god bless
motherwellloyal 2 years ago 4
This brings back memories of when I was a boy in Grand Turk, Turks Island. Thank you, thank you!
stingabe 2 years ago 3
This brings back memories:) I was in the Boy's Brigade for many years.
ukchristian28 2 years ago 4
Thanks for posting this. It is one of my favourite rousing Methodist hymns. I wasn't in the Boy's Brigade but I really love this. It's great that you posted a sung version and with the lyrics as well.
TudorGDavies 2 years ago 5