Author: Augustus Montague Toplady (1740-1778); Thomas Cotterill, 1779-1823 Hymnal: The Christian Hymnary #179 (1972) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 First Line: Rock of Ages, cleft for me 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 perfect cure,
Cleanse me from its guilt and pow'r.
2 Not the labor of my hands
Can fulfill the 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;
Vile, I to the fountain fly:
Wash me, Savior, or I die. Topics: Jesus Christ Succour, Salvation; Hymns, Songs, Chorales Jesus Christ Succour, Salvation Languages: English Tune Title: TOPLADY
Rock of Ages