Lutheran Service Book ‎#761

761. 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 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 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: Augustus M. Toplady, 1740-78
• Meter: 77 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 10:4
  ;
  John 19:34
  ;
  Hebrews 9:14
  ;
  Ezekiel 36:25

Tune Information

• Name: TOPLADY
• Composer: Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872
• Meter: 77 77 77
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Lutheran Worship,, 1982 (Setting)