The Hymnbook ‎#271

271. Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee;
Let the water and the blood,
From Thy wounded side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure,
Cleanse me from its guilt and power.

2 Not the labors of my hands
Can fulfill 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.

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 the fountain fly;
Wash me, Saviour, or I die.

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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Rock of Ages, cleft for me
• Title: Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
• Author: Augustus M. Toplady (1776)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Psalm 27:5
  ;
  Psalm 71:3
  ;
  1 Corinthians 10:4
• Topic: Christ: Strength and Refuge; Forgiveness; Humility; Penitence; Life in Christ: Repentance and Forgiveness

Tune Information

• Name: TOPLADY
• Composer: Thomas Hastings (1830)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Alternative tune, "Redhead, No. 76," Hymn 282.