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The United Methodist Hymnal · No. 361 · Words: Augustus M. Toplady · Tune: TOPLADY
Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →Written by Augustus Toplady in 1776, 'Rock of Ages' is one of the most beloved English hymns, expressing total dependence on Christ's atoning work for salvation and cleansing from sin. The imagery of hiding in the cleft rock draws from Exodus 33 and speaks to the believer's refuge in Christ.
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 from wrath,
and make me pure.
Verse 2
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.
Verse 3
Nothing in my
hand I bring,
simply to
the 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.
Verse 4
While I draw this
fleeting breath,
when mine eyes
shall 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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