Author: Augustus M. Toplady, 1740-1778 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #623 (2006) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 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 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. Topics: Grace, Faith; Hope, Assurance; Grace, Faith; Hope, Assurance Languages: English Tune Title: TOPLADY
Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me