Gems of Song ‎#74

74. Rock of Ages

1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee!
Let the water and the blood,
From Thy riven side which flow’d,
Be of sin the double cure,
Cleanse me from its guilt and pow’r.

Chorus:
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee;
Let me hide myself in Thee.

2 Not the labors of my hands
Can fulfil Thy law’s demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears forever flow,
All for sin could not atone;
Thou must save, and Thou alone. [Chorus]

3 Nothing in my hand I bring;
Simply to Thy cross I cling;
Naked, come to Thee for dress,
Helpless, look to Thee for grace;
Foul, I to Thy fountain fly;
Wash me, Saviour, or I die. [Chorus]

4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
When my eyelids close in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See Thee on Thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me
Let me hide myself in Thee. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Rock of Ages, cleft for me
• Title: Rock of Ages
• Author: Rev. A. M. Toplady
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901
• Topic: Cross of Christ; Dependence; Faith; Salvation

Tune Information

• Name: [Rock of Ages, cleft for me]
• Arranger: Hubert P. Main