Rock of Ages (main)
Augustus Toplady
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One of the most well-known Christian Hymns, “Rock of Ages” was written by Calvinist Reverend Augustus Montague Toplady in 1763. Toplady was inspired to write the song when he sheltered from a storm in a gap in the gorge at Burrington Combe, England while traveling alone.
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Rock of Ages (main) Annotated
Rock of ages, cleft for me
Let me hide myself in Thee
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 it's guilt and pow'r
Nothing in my hand I bring
Simply to Thy cross I cling
Nothing in my hand I bring
Simply to Thy cross I cling
Naked, come to Thee for dress
Helpless, look to Thee for grace
Vile, I to the fountain fly
Wash me, savior, or I die
Rock of ages, cleft for me
Let me hide myself in Thee
Rock of ages, cleft for me
Let me hide myself in Thee
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Rock of Ages (main) was written by Augustus Toplady.
When did Augustus Toplady release Rock of Ages (main)?
Augustus Toplady released Rock of Ages (main) on Sat Jan 01 1763.