Rock of Ages [Complete Hymn with Lyrics]

The hymn entitled ‘Rock of Ages‘ is one of the popular English hymns which is used in Christian communities during worship. Catholic faithful use this hymn as one of the Communion Hymns for Mass and other liturgical celebrations. You will find below the lyrics of this hymn.

Rock of Ages Lyrics

1. 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,

Save me from its guilt and power.

2. Not the labour of my hands,

Can fulfil 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.

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, Saviour, or I die.

4. 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.

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