A Selection of Hymns ‎#CXCV

CXCV. Rock smitten; or, the Rock of Ages

1 Rock of ages shelter me,
Let me hide myself in thee!
Let the water and the blood,
From thy wounded side which flow'd,
Be of sin the double cure,
Cleanse me from its guilt and power.

2 Not the labor of my hands
Can fulfil thy law's demands:
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears for ever 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;
Black, I to the fountain fly,
Wash me, savior, or I die!

4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
When mine eye-strings break in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See thee on thy judgment throne,
Rock of ages shelter me,
Let me hide myself in thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Rock of ages shelter me
• Title: Rock smitten; or, the Rock of Ages
• Author: Toplady
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 26:4
• Topic: Characters and Representations of Christ: Rock; Christ: Smitten Rock

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