Author: Augustus M. Toplady; Thomas Cotterill Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #421a (1961) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:4 Lyrics: 1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee;
Let the water, and the blood,
From thy riven 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 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;
Foul, I to the Fountain fly;
Wash me, Saviour, or I die.
4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
When mine 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. Topics: Assurance; Christ Atoning work of; Christ Rock; Christian Life Faith in Christ; Death Trusting God in; Evangelistic; Faith Justification by; Forgiveness of Sins Languages: English Tune Title: TOPLADY
Rock of Ages, cleft for me