Ruth Caye Jones was a pastor's wife in Pennsylvania and a mother of five children. As a self-taught pianist and organist, Ruth wrote several hymns and worked with her husband in a radio ministry that they founded. In 1943, the world was at war, and Ruth was distressed by the headlines of the newspaper, which showed that Allied progress was slow in Europe, and casualties were high. Supplies were being rationed at home in the United States, and everyone was living under incredible strain. Opening her Bible to II Timothy 3:1, she read, "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come." A song began to form itself in her mind, and she jotted the lyrics on a small pad of paper she kept in her apron pocket. A series of musical notes also began playing in her mind, which she realized were coming from the Westminster chimes of the clock on her mantle. She combined the words and music into this song.
In times like these you need a Savior,
In times like these you need an anchor;
Be very sure, be very sure,
Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock!
This Rock is Jesus, Yes He's the One,
This Rock is Jesus, the only One;
Be very sure, be very sure,
Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock!
In times like these you need the Bible,
In times like these, O be not idle;
Be very sure, be very sure,
Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock!
In times like these I have a Savior,
In times like these I have an anchor;
I'm very sure, I'm very sure
My anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock!
We had an awesome planning meeting with Pastor Gillit this week. He's excited about the great opportunity to help and encourage our church family. We are pressing forward and thinking through the ways that we can reach our community with the Gospel. Stay tuned for how you can be connected and engaged. During these uncertain times, let's remember to not react in fear but respond in faith. As Pastor Gillit said, let's "glance at the news and gaze at God's Word."
"Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.." Hebrews 12:2