Augustus M. Toplady composed the Christian song “Rock of Ages,” which was combined with a good soundtrack by Thomas Hastings.
This very close tune underscores individual reclamation by using pronouns, for example, I and me as opposed to we and our.
As per legend, Toplady wrote the song during a tempest in Britain.
He was trapped in serious areas of strength for some time going through the ravine close to Burrington Combe and looked for cover in a cleft in the valley, where he wrote the first verses. Albeit some contend that the occurrence didn’t happen, the stone is presently recognized with a plaque that peruses: “Rock of Ages:
This rock accepts its name from the notable song created around 1762 by the Fire up A M Toplady who was roused while shielding in this parted during a tempest.”
The song was initially composed for ladies’ voices alone, yet in the 1985 hymn book, it was adjusted to the typical four-section concordance for congregational utilization.
The ensemble has been performing “Rock of Ages” for a long time, and accounts can be found on the Discs Rock of Ages: 30 Incredible Psalms and The Grandness of America.
LYRICS
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;
thou must save, and thou alone.
3 Nothing in my hand I bring,
simply to the cross I cling;
naked, come to thee for dress;
helpless, look to thee for grace;
foul, I to the fountain fly;
wash me, Savior, or I die.
4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
when mine eyes shall close in death,
when I soar to worlds unknown,
see thee on thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee.