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86. I will Cling to the Rock

1 I will cling to the Rock,
I will cling to the Rock,
When the waves of temptation shall roll;
To the Rock of Ages clinging,
safe and happy I am singing,
And no storm shall shake my soul.

Refrain:
I am clinging to the Rock,
I am clinging to the Rock,
When sorrow’s waves dash high;
Let the raging billows mock,
I am clinging to the Rock,
To the “Rock that is higher than I.”

2 I will cling to the Rock,
I will cling to the Rock,
There is no other refuge for me;
Tho’ by danger so surrounded,
I shall never be confounded,
For the Rock my stay shall be. [Refrain]

3 I will cling to the Rock,
I will cling to the Rock,
And my joy everlasting shall be,
That in realms of brightest glory,
I shall sing salvation’s story
Where there shall be no more sea. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: I will cling to the Rock
Title: I will Cling to the Rock
Author: Mrs. Frank A. Breck
Refrain First Line: I am clinging to the Rock
Publication Date: 1897
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [I will cling to the Rock]
Composer: H. L. Gilmour
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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