Author: Augustus Montague Toplady, 1740-78 Hymnal: Together in Song #222 (1999) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Scripture: 1 John 5:6-13 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 its guilt and power.
2 Not the labours 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 the fountain fly;
wash me, Saviour, or I die.
4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
when my eyelids close in death,
when I soar through tracts unknown,
see thee on thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee. Topics: Atonement; Comfort; Funerals; Jesus Christ Passion and Cross; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Judgment of God; Sin Languages: English Tune Title: PETRA
Rock of Ages, cleft for me
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