Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#330

330. Rock of Ages

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 double cure,
Cleanse me from its guilt and pow'r.

2 Not the labors of my hands
Can fulfill 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 eyes shall 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, 1740-1778 (alt.)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 10:4
• Topic: Comfort; Confession; Faithfulness; Funeral; Redemption; Salvation; Sin

Tune Information

• Name: TOPLADY
• Composer: Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7
• Key: B♭ Major