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Rock of Ages Lyrics

Verse 1:
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 cure,
Save me from its guilt and power.

Chorus:
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.

Verse 2:
Not the labor 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.

Chorus:
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.

Verse 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.

Chorus:
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.

Verse 4:
While I draw this fleeting breath,
When my eyes shall close in death,
When I rise to worlds unknown,
And behold Thee on Thy throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.

Chorus:
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.

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Story Behind the Song (History and Author):

"Rock of Ages" was written in 1763 by Reverend Augustus Montague Toplady, an Anglican minister from England. According to the story, Toplady was caught in a fierce storm, and he found shelter in a gap or cleft in a large rock. Inspired by this experience, he penned the words to this beloved hymn.

"Rock of Ages" has since become one of the most cherished hymns in the Christian tradition. Its profound lyrics express the need for salvation and the dependence on God's grace and mercy. The imagery of a cleft rock serves as a beautiful metaphor for finding refuge and safety in Christ.

May this hymn bring inspiration, encouragement, and a deep sense of God's presence to all who sing it.