Hymns to the Living God ‎#84

84. Rock of Ages

1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in Thee;
let the water and the blood
from Thy wounded 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 forever 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, Savior, 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Rock of Ages, cleft for me
• Title: Rock of Ages
• Author: Augustus M. Toplady (1776)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2017
• Topic: Repentance and Faith

Tune Information

• Name: REDHEAD
• Composer: Richard Redhead (1853)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Lower key: no. 88