The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#170

170. Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

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,
Save from wrath and make me pure.

2 Could my tears forever flow,
Could my zeal no languor know,
These for sin could not atone:
Thou must save, and Thou alone:
In my hand no price I bring,
Simply to Thy cross I cling,

3 While I draw this fleeting breath,
When my eyes shall close in death,
When I rise to worlds unknown,
And behold Thee on Thy 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, Cleft for Me
• Author: Augustus M Toplady, 1740-1778 (alt.)
• Meter: 7 7 7 7 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Christ's Passion

Tune Information

• Name: TOPLADY
• Composer: Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872
• Meter: 7 7 7 7 7 7
• Key: B♭ Major