Hold the rope, song lyrics

jericathielsen · Post by **jericathielsen** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 3:17 pm

There are probably some typos or errors if so sorry :/. This song was written by the Geigers (or Giegers?) I heard them sing it at camp and I have been searching for the lyrics for a long time and I just thought I'd share them in case any of you are in need of them. Hope this helps for anyone who needs it!!(:

V1
Saul of Tarsus murdered Christians but met the Lord while on his way. God changed his name from Saul to Paul. With his old friends he could not stay. Old friends, now foes, desired to kill him. They watched the gates both night and day, but Paul was led down in a basket. With disciples' help, he got away.

Chorus
Hold the rope for friend and stranger. Hold the rope for family. You never know who's in your basket or where they'll spend eternity.

V2
I once was lost with no direction. Stumbling around, I could not see, but praise the Lord, I found salvation. Someone held the rope for me. So hold the rope of friend or sinners. Hold the rope so faithfully. Let Christ in you, the hope of glory, shine for all the world to see.

Chorus
Hold the rope for friend and stranger. Hold the rope for family. You never know who's in your basket or where they'll spend eternity.Or where they'll spend eternity.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Dec 12, 2017 5:30 am

Where can I find the song?

Dee Dee Hall · Post by **Dee Dee Hall** » Thu Feb 09, 2023 5:24 pm

Hello. The Geigers are friends of mine
who sing the song I wrote.
Hold The Rope by Dee Dee Hall
Here are the lyrics

Saul of Tarsus murdered Christians
But met the Lord while on his way.
God changed his name from Saul to Paul
With his own friends he could not stay.

Old friends, now foes, desired to kill him
They watched the gates both night and day
But Paul was let down in a basket
With disciples’ help he got away.

Chorus
Hold the rope for friend and stranger
Hold the rope for family.
You never know who’s in your basket
Or where they’ll spend eternity

I once was lost with no direction
Stumbling around I could not see
But praise the Lord I found salvation
Someone held the rope for me.

2nd Chorus

Hold the rope of prayer for sinners
Hold the rope so faithfully
Let Christ in you, the Hope of Glory
Shine for all the world to see

Hold the rope for friend and stranger
Hold the rope for family
You never know who’s in your basket
Or where they’ll spend eternity
Tag. Or where they’ll spend eternity

songinmyheart · Post by **songinmyheart** » Thu Feb 09, 2023 11:42 pm

Thank you Dee Dee

It is always a pleasure when an author logs in.
Is there a recording we can listen to?
Is there a back story to your lyrics?

Nancy