The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#930

930. There's a Cleft in the Rock

1 There's a cleft in the Rock of Ages,
Where my soul may safely hide
While the storms of life are raging
And the billows roll o'er the tide.

Refrain:
Oh, the cleft of the Rock,
Where my soul may hide,
While the storms of life are raging,
And the billows roll o'er the tide.

2 There is peace for the soul that hideth
In the Rock that is higher than I,
For the soul that only confideth
And the cleft of the Rock will try. [Refrain]

3 Oh, soul, thou who now art weary,
To the Rock do come for rest,
Come to Him who only can cheer thee,
To the dear loving Saviour's breast. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: There's a cleft in the Rock of Ages
• Title: There's a Cleft in the Rock
• Author: Samuel E. Good (1878-1905) (1905)
• Refrain First Line: Oh, the cleft of the Rock
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 27:5
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Christian Commission: Edification, Encouragement, Testimony
• Notes: For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion: in the secret of His tabernacle shall He hide me: He shall set me up upon a rock. Ps. 27:5.

Tune Information

• Name: THE CLEFT OF THE ROCK
• Composer: Samuel E. Good
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: G Major
• Notes: M.M. 72