I will not doubt

In loving memory of Kerk Zi On

Because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.

2 Timothy 1:12

A Steadfast Anchor in the Storms of Life

I will not doubt, I will believe

I will not doubt, though all my ships at sea
Come drifting home with broken masts and sails;
I will believe the Hand that never fails,
From seeming evil works to good for me.
And though I weep because those sails are tattered,
Still will I cry, while best hopes lie shattered:
“I trust in Thee.”

I will not doubt, though all my prayers return
Unanswered from the still, while realm above;
I will believe it is an all-wise love
That has refused these things for which I yearn;
And though at times I cannot keep from grieving,
Yet the pure passion of my fixed believing
Undimmed will burn.

I will not doubt, though sorrows fall like rain,
And troubles swarm like bees about a hive.
I will believe the heights for which I strive
Are only reached by anguish and by pain;
And though I groan and writhe beneath my crosses,
Yet I will see through my severest losses
The greatest gain.

I will not doubt. Well anchored is this faith,
Like some staunch ship, my soul braves every gale;
So strong its courage that it will not fail
To face the mighty unknown sea of death.

Oh, may I cry, though body leaves the spirit,
“I do not doubt,” so listening worlds may hear it,
With my last breath.


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A Steadfast Anchor
In fierce storms we must do one thing, for there is only one way.
Only one course remains: you must put your soul in one position and keep it there.
You must anchor yourself steadfastly upon the Lord.
And then, come what may-whether wind, waves, rough sea, thunder, lighting, jagged rocks, or roaring breakers-
You must lash yourself to the helm, firmly holding your confidence in God’s faithfulness, His covenant promises, and His everlasting love in Christ Jesus.

(Richard Fuller - Streams in the Desert)


In loving memory of Kerk Zi On
on his Second Anniversary – 5 Dec 2009
TI Wesley, together with the Kerk family