A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#143

143. Rock of ages, shelter 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 labour of my hands,
Can fulfil thy law’s demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears for ever 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, Saviour, or I die.]

4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
When my eye-strings break 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, shelter me
• Author: Toplady
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 10:4
• Topic: Offices and Characters of Christ

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