Hold Ye Fast
Embrace God's Covenant: Melody McCants' Inspiring Message
Lyrics
Hold ye fast to the hem of
Hold onto the divine connection
God's garment
Emphasizes the connection to God
And direct all your efforts towards
Focus all your efforts on advancing His divine plan
Furthering His Covenant
Working towards the fulfillment of God's Covenant
Hold ye fast to the hem of
Reiteration of holding onto the divine connection
God's garment
Emphasizes the connection to God (repeat)
And direct all your efforts towards
Reiterates the importance of working towards God's plan
Furthering His Covenant
Stressing the commitment to advancing His Covenant
And burning ever more
Encourages a growing and intense love for God
Brightly with the fire of His love
Describes the passion and intensity of God's love
The fire of His love
Repeats the fervency of God's love
That your hearts may
Expresses the desire for hearts to rejoice
Leap for joy in the breathings
Encourages joy in the acts of servitude
The breathings of servitude
Refers to the expressions of devotion
Which well out from
Describes the origin of devotion flowing from 'Abdu'l-Bahá
The breast of 'Abdu'l-Bahá
Identifies 'Abdu'l-Bahá as the source of devotion
'Abdu'l-Bahá
Reiterates the significance of 'Abdu'l-Bahá
Hold ye fast
Reinforces the directive to hold steadfastly
To 'Abdu'l-Bahá
Specifically emphasizes holding onto 'Abdu'l-Bahá
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