Hymn 396 — Rock of Ages! cleft for me,
| 396 | A. M. TOPLADY (1740-1778) | 7.7.7.7.7.7. |
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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, Cleansing from its guilt and power. | |
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Not the labour of my hands Could fulfil the law's demands; Could my zeal no respite know, Could my tears for ever flow, Nought for sins could e'er atone But Thy blood, and Thine alone. | |
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Nothing in my hand I bring, Simply to Thyself 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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Found by Thee before I sought, Unto Thee in mercy brought; I have Thee for righteousness, From Thy fulness grace on grace; Thou hast washed me in Thy blood, Made me live and live to God. | |