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 fulfil 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
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
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While I draw this fleeting breath When mine eyes shall 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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