Gospel Praise Book. ‎#3

3. The Riven Rock

1 Behold the Rock, the smitten rock!
Within its rifted side
I’ve found a blessed refuge, where
I may securely hide.

Refrain:
O, the Rock, the Rock, the riven Rock!
My Saviour crucified;
No other shelter is secure
But Jesus’ wounded side.

2 Tho’ thund’ring Sinai’s terrors sound
Appalling to the ear,
Concealed within the cleft, I’m safe:
No danger will I fear. [Chorus]

3 Jesus, dear refuge of my soul!
My hope, my joy, my rest;
Confiding in Thy changeless love,
I am supremely blest. [Chorus]

4 My peace, unbroken by life’s storms,
While I in Christ abide,
My spirit rests in sweetest calm,
As in the Cleft I hide. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the Rock, the smitten rock
• Title: The Riven Rock
• Author: Mary D. James
• Refrain First Line: O, the Rock, the Rock, the riven Rock
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1885
• Topic: Christian Experience
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Behold the Rock, the smitten rock]
• Composer: Asa Hull
• Notes: Now Public Domain.