The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration ‎#204

204. Rock of Ages

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 pow'r.

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 an Thou alone.

3 Nothing in my hands 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, Savior, or I die!

4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
When my eyes shall 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
• Author: Augustus M. Toplady
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Christ: Atonement, Crucifixion, Suffering and Death; Christ: Grace, Love and Mercy; Salvation

Tune Information

• Name: TOPLADY
• Composer: Thomas Hastings
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Key: B♭ Major