Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#286

286. 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 pow'r.

2 Not the labors of my hands
Can fulfil 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 eyelids 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, Cleft for Me
• Author: A. M. Toplady, 1740-78 (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Passion of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: TOPLADY
• Composer: T. Hastings, 1784-1872
• Meter: 77 77 77
• Key: B♭ Major