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Hiding in the Rock

In the rock of ages hiding, I have found a sure retreat (Hartzler)

Author: H. B. Hartzler
Tune: [In the Rock of Ages hiding] (Gabriel)
Published in 28 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 In the Rock of Ages hiding,
I have found a sure retreat;
In the refuge now abiding,
I have found a joy complete.

Refrain:
While the storm around me rages,
And the angry billows roar,
I am hiding in the Rock of Ages,
I am safe forevermore.

2 In the Rock of Ages resting,
I enjoy a sweet repose,
Where the grace of God forever,
Like a mighty river flows. [Refrain]

3 In the Rock of Ages trusting,
I am kept in perfect peace;
In the hope of glory waiting
Till the toil of life shall cease. [Refrain]

Source: The Crowning Day : For use in Sunday Schools and Gospel Meetings #71

Author: H. B. Hartzler

Hartzler, Henry Burns. (York County, Pennsylvania, March 23, 1840--1920). Evangelical. Licensed 1869, pastor Trinity Church, York Penn., in 1873-1874; editor of The Messenger in 1870s and 1880s; taught Bible in Mt. Hermon school, Northfield, Massachusetts. Was associated with D.L. Moody. Went with the United Evangelical CHurch in the schism, was editor of its Evangel 1894-1902. Editor of and hymn-contributor to Evangelischer Gesangbuch and Hymn Book of the United Evangelical Church. Bishop of that denomination 1902-1910. Most famous hymn was "Go and seek the lost and dying." --Ellen Jane Lorenz, DNAH Archives Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: In the rock of ages hiding, I have found a sure retreat (Hartzler)
Title: Hiding in the Rock
Author: H. B. Hartzler
Language: English
Refrain First Line: While the storm around me rages
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #13241

Include 27 pre-1979 instances
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