Rejoice in the Lord ‎#447

447. Rock of Ages

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,
cleanse me from its guilt and power.

2 Should my tears for ever flow,
should my zeal no respite know,
all 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 mine eyelids 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
• Title: Rock of Ages
• Author: A. M. Toplady (1776, alt.)
• Meter: 77.77.77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Faith and Aspiration; Jesus Christ: Passion and Cross; Jesus Christ: Rock of Ages; Jesus Christ: Strength and Refuge

Tune Information

• Name: REDHEAD 76 (PETRA)
• Composer: Richard Redhead (1853)
• Meter: 77.77.77
• Key: E♭ Major