Rock of Ages

Augustus Montague Toplady

Music by Thomas Hastings






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 sure, Cleanse me from its guilt and power

 

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

 

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

 

While I draw this fleeting breath, When my 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.






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