The Book of Praise ‎#240

240. 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 riven side which flowed,
be of sin the double cure;
cleanse me from its guilt and power.

2 Not the labours 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 the cross I cling;
naked, come to thee for dress;
helpless, look to thee for grace;
foul, I to the fountain fly;
wash me, Saviour, or I die.

4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
when my eyelids shall close in death,
when I soar through tracts 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, cleft for me
• Author: Augustus Montague Toplady, 1740-1778
• Meter: 7 7 7 7 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Exodus 17:1-7
  ;
  Zechariah 13:1
  ;
  John 19:34
• Topic: Church Year: Good Friday; Death; Repentance; Rock; Sin / Sinner; Tears / Weeping; Trust; Water
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: REDHEAD 76 (PETRA)

Tune Information

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