African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#371

371. In Thy Cleft, O Rock of Ages (Hide Thou Me)

1 In Thy cleft, O Rock of Ages,
Hide Thou me;
When the fitful tempest rages,
Hide Thou me;
Where no mortal arm can sever
From my heart Thy love forever,
Hide me, O Thou Rock of Ages,
Safe in Thee.

2 From the snare of sinful pleasure,
Hide Thou me;
Thou my soul’s eternal treasure,
Hide Thou me;
When the world its power is wielding,
And my heart is almost yielding,
Hide me, O Thou Rock of Ages,
Safe in Thee.

3 In the lonely night of sorrow,
Hide Thou me;
Till in glory dawns the morrow,
Hide Thou me;
In the sight of Jordan's billow,
Let thy bosom be my pillow;
Hide me, O Thou Rock of Ages,
Safe in Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: In Thy cleft, O Rock of Ages
• Title: In Thy Cleft, O Rock of Ages (Hide Thou Me)
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915
• Meter: 83.83.88.83.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Exodus 33:22
• Topic: The Christian Life: Struggle and Guidance; Consolation; Death; God: Refuge

Tune Information

• Name: HIDE THOU ME
• Composer: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
• Meter: 83.83.88.83.
• Key: A♭ Major