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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. 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;
- Augustus Toplady (1776)
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The hymn "Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me" (Hymns, #1058) is a good Christian song. It is a valuable, classic Christian hymn. The key point of this hymn is found in the last lines of the first stanza: "Let the water and the blood, / From Thy riven side which flowed, / Be of sin the double cure, / Save me from its guilt and power."
Learn the history and significance of the hymn "Rock of Ages" by Augustus Toplady, who wrote it under a rocky shelter in England. Find the lyrics, the Bible verses that inspired it and the acoustic versions to enjoy.
Jan 6, 2020 · Song History:"Rock of Ages" is a popular Christian hymn written by the Reverend Augustus Toplady. It was first published in The Gospel Magazine in 1775.Legen...
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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. Not the labor of my hands. Can fulfill Thy law’s demands; Could my zeal no respite know,
"Rock of Ages" is a popular Christian hymn written by the Reformed Anglican minister Augustus Toplady. History [ edit ] The first four lines for the first version of the first verse were published in The Gospel Magazine in October 1775.
Learn about the origin and meaning of the Christian hymn "Rock of Ages", written by Augustus M. Toplady and Thomas Hastings. Discover how The Tabernacle Choir has performed this hymn for years and listen to their recordings.
