Jesus Is the Rock of Ages

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Blessed Rock in time of storm

Author: George Bennard
Tune: [Blessed Rock in time of storm]
Published in 2 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

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1 Blessed Rock in time of storm,
Jesus is the Rock of Ages,
Rock that shelters from all harm,
Jesus is the Rock of Ages.

Refrain:
Rock of Ages firm and sure,
Rock that ever shall endure,
Trusting Thee I am secure,
Jesus is the Rock of Ages.

2 Rock that shields ‘mid tempest blasts,
Jesus is the Rock of Ages,
Shield me ‘till life’s storms are past,
Jesus is the Rock of Ages. [Refrain]

3 Let sin’s mighty billows roll,
Jesus is the Rock of Ages,
They can never harm my soul,
Jesus is the Rock of Ages. [Refrain]

4 When the pow’rs of hell assail,
Jesus is the Rock of Ages,
Never shall my fortress fail,
Jesus is the Rock of Ages. [Refrain]

5 While I live to Him I’ll cling,
Jesus is the Rock of Ages,
When in heaven I will sing,
Jesus is the Rock of Ages. [Refrain]

Source: Full Redemption Songs #1

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Author: George Bennard

George Bennard (1873-1958) was born in Youngstown, OH. When he was a child the family moved to Albia, Iowa. He served with the Salvation Army in Iowa for several years before he was ordained in the Methodist Episcopal Church. His hymn "Speak, my Lord" appears in Triumphant Service Songs (Chicago: Rodeheaver Hall-Mack Co., 1934). He wrote words and tune for his best known hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" in 1913. Mary Louise VanDyke Go to person page >

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First Line:	Blessed Rock in time of storm
Title:	Jesus Is the Rock of Ages
Author:	George Bennard
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Rock of ages firm and sure
Copyright:	Public Domain