The Plymouth Sabbath School Collection of Hymns and Tunes ‎#154

154. 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 that flowed.
Be of sin the double cure,
Cleanse me from its guilt and power.

2 Not the labors of my hands
Can fulfill Thy law's demands:
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears for ever 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 Thy fountain fly:
Wash me, Saviour, or I die!

4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
When my 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
• Publication Date: 1865
• Topic: Confession Songs
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ROCK OF AGES
• Composer: Dr. T. Hastings
• Meter: 7s
• Key: B♭ Major