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“Rock of Ages” is a Christian song composed by Augustus M.
Toplady, with music by Thomas Hastings. This extremely private song utilizes pronouns such asI and me instead of we and our,focusing on individual salvation.
Legend says that Toplady composed the song during a turbulent occurrence in Britain.
While going along the crevasse in Burrington Combe, he was trapped in a furious tempest and took cover in a hole in the chasm, where he composed the first verses.
Some differ on whether the occasion really happened; by the by, the stone is presently set apart with a plaque that peruses: “Rock of Ages:
This rock gets its name from the notable song expounded on 1762 by the Fire up A M Toplady who was roused while shielding in this parted during a tempest.”
The 1950 Contemporary Holy person hymn book incorporated a rendition of the song for ladies’ voices just, however in the 1985 hymn book it was changed to the standard four-section concordance for congregational use.
The ensemble has performed “Rock of Ages” for a really long time, and you can find accounts on the collections Rock of Ages: 30 Incredible Psalms and The Greatness of America.