Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#105a

105a. 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 wounded side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure,
Save from wrath and make me pure.

2 Could my tears for ever flow,
Could my zeal no languor know,
These for sin could not atone;
Thou must save and Thou alone;
In my hand no price I bring,
Simply to Thy cross I cling.

3 While I draw this fleeting breath,
When my eyes shall close in death,
When I rise to worlds unknown,
And behold Thee on Thy throne,
Rock of ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Rock of ages, cleft for me
• Author: A. M. Toplady, 1740-1778
• Alterer: Thomas Cotterell, 1779-1823
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Atonement: Through Christ; Christ: Cross of; Christ: Rock of Ages; The Godhead: The Son; Trust, in Christ; Rock: Of Ages; Tears

Tune Information

• Name: AJALON
• Composer: R. Redhead, 1820-1901
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7
• Key: E♭ Major