"The Anchor Holds"

Phil Thomson IPA

"The Anchor Holds"

The Anchor Holds. * A song of encouragement and hope for those going through the storms of life. Inspired by a real life experience.
By Lawrence Chewning and Ray Boltz

THE ANCHOR HOLDS

I have journeyed
Through the long, dark night
Out on the open sea
By faith alone
Sight unknown
And yet His eyes were watching me

CHORUS:
The anchor holds
Though the ship is battered
The anchor holds
Though the sails are torn
I have fallen on my knees
As I faced the raging seas
The anchor holds
In spite of the storm

Ive had visions
Ive had dreams
Ive even held them in my hand
But I never knew
They would slip right through
Like they were only grains of sand

CHORUS

I have been young
But I am older now
And there has been beauty
That these eyes have seen
But it was in the night
Through the storms of my life
Oh, that’s where God proved
His love to me

CHORUS (repeat)
1994 Word MusicASCAP (a div. of Word, Inc.) and Shepherd Boy MusicASCAP (adm. by Word, Inc.).

Pentax K20D Camera
Processed in Dynamic Photo HDR and edited in ACDSee Pro3
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"The Anchor Holds" by Phil Thomson IPA
"The Anchor Holds" by Phil Thomson IPA
  • Philip Johnson

    Philip Johnson

    good one Phil congrats

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Nice composition and colours Phil …

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki

    Striking colours and nice words to go with it

  • Tainia Finlay

    Tainia Finlay

    Stunning Phil!!! The word marry so well with the image I was moved to tears taking them both in. Beautiful!!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    This could have another life Phil as an encouragement card with “The Anchor holds in spite of the storm” on it. What an absolute ripper of an image…a real gift! :) This has to be my personal ‘image of the day’.

  • Denis Molodkin

    Denis Molodkin

    Brilliant work Phil, exciting composition & treatment, excellent capture!

  • midzing

    midzing

    brilliant work Phill,,,,,

  • midzing

    midzing

    ps…I know your name only has one l….. typo!! lol

  • AlMiller

    AlMiller

    Love the processing in this Phil

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Sensational colours Phil, this is so outstanding! Congratulations on your feature in Dimensions

  • janfoster

    janfoster

    truly great shot Phil : )

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Oustanding and fabulous shot. Instant fav

  • Colin Cartwright

    Colin Cartwright

    An excellent and universal concept, Phil.
    Emphasized well, with single anchor for stability, and the fiery reds, hinting at troubles!

  • GailD

    GailD

    Brilliant image Phil & the words. Great.

  • Karl Williams

    Karl Williams

    When I saw this in my Image Feed, I knew exactly who it was from .. you have a distinctive, and very impressive, style Phil ..

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    Wow this is just stunning, love the colours :)

  • David  McLean

    David McLean

    awesome work phil, please feel free to add it to… All about Boating

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    A very empowering image and words! Brilliant work Phil! :o)

  • Patricia Montgomery

    Patricia Montg...

    Amazing image with perfect title and song lyrics! Well done!

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen

    Wow Phil!!! This is magical, powerful and extremely beautiful!!!
    Bravo buddy!!! :-)

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    Great colours and composition Phil, nice accompanying words too :)

  • oxilius

    oxilius

    Great Red !!! Oxilius

  • solo75

    solo75

    Beautiful composition Phil

  • Louise Cooke

    Louise Cooke

    I love nautical themes, and this does it for me! Great subject, colour and lighting…top stuff!

  • Olga

    Olga

    Spectacular, Phil and very inspiring words…

  • David Holmes

    David Holmes

    Amazing shot and words, beautifull and inspiring

  • Dave Law

    Dave Law

    Great capture Phil … Have you heard this song …
    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?

    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 Savior’s love.

    It is safely moored, ’twill the storm withstand,
    For ’tis well secured by the Savior’s hand;
    And the cables, passed from His heart to mine,
    Can defy that blast, thro’ strength divine.

    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 Savior’s love.

    It will surely hold in the Straits of Fear—
    When the breakers have told that the reef is near;
    Though the tempest rave and the wild winds blow,
    Not an angry wave shall our bark o’erflow.

    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 Savior’s love.

    It will firmly hold in the Floods of Death—-
    When the waters cold chill our latest breath,
    On the rising tide it can never fail,
    While our hopes abide within the Veil.

    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 Savior’s love.

    When our eyes behold through the gath’ring night
    The city of gold, our harbor bright,
    We shall anchor fast by the heav’nly shore,
    With the storms all past forevermore.

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Brilliant work, Phil!

  • Veikko  Suikkanen

    Veikko Suikkanen

    Magnificent work!

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    Absolute perfection my friend ;) xoxoxox

  • lightoftheworld

    lightoftheworld

    this song is wondeful. i’ve heard it, and this photo really ties in with it. :)

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski

    Phil you always astound me with your images this is no exception wow this just jumps out and grabs you well done my friend

  • Cora Wandel
  • Karen  Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Wonderful image to accompany those poignant lyrics. Sincere congratulations on your well deserved feature!

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA
  • Michael Walters

    Michael Walters

    Absolutely brilliant work Phil, this is one amazing image and I’ve never seen anything like it.The song is fantastic too and fits like a glove for this shot, great combo.

  • Heabar

    Heabar

    Phil an Awesome capture matey !!! i just love your commentary with it !!! It reminds me of Hebrews 6. 19 This Hope we have as an Anchor of the soul, both sure sure & steadfast & which enters the Presence behind the veil !!! Amen !!

  • Fremme

    Fremme

    stunning capture at all level, you’ve already heard it all on this one, so for me, this is stunning

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    awesome,

  • tkrosevear
  • Larry Butterworth

    Larry Butterworth

    awesome looking work

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Stunning , definite fav for me, so vibrant !!

  • John Pitman

    John Pitman

    Congratulations on the feature. Well deserved. Magic colours. John

  • vonderzenn

    vonderzenn

    Fantastic image so dramactic and well seen Phil.

  • blamo

    blamo

    Congratulations on your MIA Feature 17/6/2009

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    wow this is just gorgeous !

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Amazing strength and power, typical of an anchor…so well done.

  • Dream Vision Images

    Dream Vision I...

    Stunning work Phill… 5*

  • terugvanver

    terugvanver

    great colours

  • Linda  Syms

    Linda Syms

    Amazing image Phil.

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Excellent work Phil mate.

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Phil this is so impressive and emotional for me right now, but I thank you so much for bringing this to my attention… I Love It Light and Peace Always, Joyce

  • tabusoro

    tabusoro

    This photo is Amazing!! Love all your work:)

  • Randy Richards

    Randy Richards

    This would be one fantastic photo! The sunset colors reflecting off the anchor is termendous. The song is great too! Blessings.

  • Sean Jansen

    Sean Jansen

    Amazing !!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Aloha Phil, congratulations on your wonderful feature in Sensational Sun

  • Karl Williams

    Karl Williams

    Well done on the feature, Phil

  • JeffeeArt4u

    JeffeeArt4u

    Phil, I congradulate you for this work. I love the music tones that song has also.
    I went looking for things of the Bible before and have a few…but the anchor is one of the oldest Christian symbols of hope.

  • Marie Sharp
  • Sharon Mau
  • Mia1

    Mia1 about 1 month ago

    looks like a beautiful place to be. Beautiful shot. :o)

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans 27 days ago

    Gosh this is such and incredible image.

  • David  Hibberd

    David Hibberd 23 days ago

    Another special image Phil! Perfect mate.
    Davo

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas 22 days ago

    Outstanding Picture! I also the video clip of Ray Boltz singing that great song!

  • DaRkSiLeNcE

    DaRkSiLeNcE 20 days ago

    absolutely stunning!!

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