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The rock once cleft for me

Representative Text

1 There's a rock of refuge for the weary,
A blessed safe retreat,
Where the soul upon life's fitful journey,
May find a rest complete;
When the storms of life are fiercely raging,
For refuge safe I fell,
And I hide me there until the skies are fair,
In the rock once cleft for me.

Chorus:
Blessed rock I'm safely hid away in Thee,
All secure from storms that sweep life's surging sea,
Some bright day Upon a happy golden shore
I shall praise Thy love,
With shining hosts above,
Evermore, forevermore!

2 When the hosts of darkness would assail me,
My soul to lead astray
From the path of righteous and glory,
From heaven's shining way;
When in chains of darkness they would bind me
For refuge safe I flee,
Finding sweet repose secure from all my foes,
In the rock once cleft for me. [Chorus]

3 When the shades of death are hov'ring o'er me,
The way grows dark and chill,
When my work of love on earth is ended,
My songs are hushed and still;
I will fear no harm while crossing over
The dark tempestuous sea,
I am kept secure with all the good and pure,
In the rock once cleft for me. [Chorus]

Source: The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship #168

Author: Mark D. Ussery

Born in Marlin, TX, he was associated with F. L. Eiland and the Eiland Music Company of Waco, TX. He spent his life writing songs, teaching music, and leading singing in rural churches. Ussery was credited with about 90 songs and 3 hymn books. Ne is buried in Winters, TX. Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: There's a rock of refuge for the weary
Title: The rock once cleft for me
Author: Mark D. Ussery
Refrain First Line: Blessed rock, I'm safely hid away in thee

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Sacred Songs of the Church #801

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