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Hold Me Fast (Psalm 139)
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Aug 11, 2026 updated
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Aaron Shust's song "Hold Me Fast (Psalm 139)" is a worshipful meditation on Psalm 139, emphasizing God's intimate knowledge of every person and His constant presence. The lyrics reflect on how God knows our thoughts and actions, and that no matter where we go, His hand guides and holds us. The song also celebrates being fearfully and wonderfully made, and it closes with a prayer for God to search our hearts and lead us in His everlasting way. It's a comforting reminder of God's nearness and care.
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You search me and know me You know when
I sit and when I rise
Before a word is on my tongue
You know it completely
You're familiar with my going up and lying down
All my ways
Where can I go from Your Spirit
Or flee from Your presence?
If I go to the heavens You are there
If I make my bed in the depths of the sea You are there
If I rise on the wings of the dawn
If I settle on distant shores
Even there Your hand will guide me
Even there Your right hand will hold me fast
Created and woven together
In my mother's womb
I'll praise You for I've been made
Fearfully and wonderfully
If I go to the heavens You are there
If I make my bed in the depths of the sea You are there
If I rise on the wings of the dawn
If I settle on distant shores
Even there Your hand will guide me
Even there Your right hand will hold me fast
How precious to me are Your thoughts
How vast the sum of them
If I were to count them
They'd number far more than the sand
How precious to me are Your thoughts
How vast the sum of them
Far too great for me to ever understand
So search me Search me O God
And know my heart
Try me and know my thoughts
See if there be in me
Any wicked way
Then lead me down the road everlasting
If I go to the heavens You are there
If I make my bed in the depths of the sea You are there
If I rise on the wings of the dawn
If I settle on distant shores
Even there Your hand will guide me
Even there Your right hand will hold me fast
Hold me fast