Gaither Vocal Band - My Faith Still Holds Lyrics
Lyrics
My faith still holds on to the Christ of Calvary
Oh blessed Rock of Ages cleft for me
I gladly place my trust in things I cannot see
My faith still holds on to the Christ of Calvary
I thought I had to see and feel
To prove that what I loved was really real
A passion turned to ashes things I held to dust
I found reality in simple trust
My faith still holds on to the Christ of Calvary
Oh blessed Rock of Ages cleft for me
I gladly place my trust in things I can not see
My faith still holds on to the Christ of Calvary
I tried to find lives mysteries
Just by the reason of my mind to see
But void remain between me and where I longed to be
Till childlike faith there built a bridge for me
And oh what joy to walk the way
I followed nailed pierced footprints all the way
Though the end of where I'm bound I may not see
I choose to place my trust in Calvary
My faith still holds on to the Christ of Calvary
Oh blessed Rock of Ages cleft for me
I gladly place my trust in things I cannot see
My faith still holds on to the Christ of Calvary
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My Faith Still Holds
Meaning & Inspiration
The Gaither Vocal Band, renowned for their resonant harmonies and unwavering commitment to gospel music, offered a profound reflection on enduring trust with their release, "My Faith Still Holds," from the 2014 album, *Hymns*. This powerful song immediately establishes its core declaration: an unwavering grip on the foundational truth of Christ's sacrifice at Calvary. It is a deeply personal and universal testimony, articulating a journey from the human inclination for tangible proof to the liberating embrace of spiritual conviction, all anchored in the saving work of Jesus, the "Rock of Ages."
The narrative within the song beautifully unfolds, beginning with an honest admission of the human struggle to reconcile faith with empirical evidence. There is a transparent recounting of the desire to "see and feel" to validate spiritual realities, a common experience for many who seek to understand the divine. This quest for tangible assurance, however, leads not to fulfillment but to a poignant realization of vanity, where "a passion turned to ashes, things I held to dust." This imagery speaks volumes about the ephemeral nature of worldly pursuits or reliance on self-perception, echoing the biblical wisdom found in Ecclesiastes concerning the futility of life apart from God. It is in this crucible of disillusionment that a profound truth emerges: "I found reality in simple trust," a revelation that aligns with the scriptural principle of walking by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).
Further deepening this exploration, the song addresses the limitations of human intellect in comprehending the divine. The attempt to unravel "life's mysteries" solely "by the reason of my mind" results in a persistent "void" between the seeker and the spiritual peace longed for. This speaks directly to the wisdom of God, which often confounds human wisdom, as Paul articulates in 1 Corinthians 1:25, stating that "the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men." It is precisely when logical pathways prove insufficient that "childlike faith" intercedes, building a "bridge" over the chasm of doubt and intellectual striving. This concept of childlike faith is not naiveté but a profound, humble surrender, a trust Jesus Himself commended when He said, "Unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 18:3).
The spiritual journey culminates in an expression of profound joy and unwavering commitment. "Oh what joy to walk the way," the song declares, as the believer commits to following "nailed pierced footprints all the way." This imagery is exceptionally potent, directly connecting the path of discipleship to the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus. To follow His "nailed pierced footprints" is to embrace the cost of discipleship, to carry one's cross, and to acknowledge that our salvation and our guide have come through His crucifixion. It signifies a life surrendered to Christ, understanding that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6). Even without seeing "the end of where I'm bound," there is a steadfast choice to "place my trust in Calvary," illustrating the ultimate assurance found in Christ's completed work on the cross. This resolute trust mirrors the promise that for those who love God, all things work together for good, even when the full picture is not visible (Romans 8:28). The repeated affirmation, "My faith still holds on to the Christ of Calvary," serves as an anchor, a powerful reminder that despite life's trials and intellectual queries, the rock-solid foundation of Christ’s atonement remains the ultimate source of hope and security, a fortress unshaken, just as the Psalmist declares, "The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge" (Psalm 18:2).