Rock of Ages

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.Not the labour 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.

Nothing in my hand I bring;
Simply to Thy cross I cling;
Naked, come to Thee for dress;
Helpless look to you 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 judgement-throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.

This was voted the favourite hymn of members of Teddington Baptist Church
in poll held in the autumn of 1901.
Words: A M Toplady 1740-1778;
Music: Richard Redhead (1820-1901);
Midi and later mp3 file created by Colin Hicks
More information about this song can be found at The Cyber Hymnal
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