Author: Augustus M. Toplady Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #227 (1990) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Scripture: Exodus 33:22 Lyrics: 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 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 the 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 my 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.
Topics: Atonement; Blood of Christ; Cleansing; Our Death; Jesus Christ Death; Jesus Christ Names; Jesus Christ Refuge; Jesus Christ Savior; Salvation; Sanctification Languages: English Tune Title: TOPLADY
Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me