Rock of Ages Inspirational StoryMost of us understand that a hymn is a religious song with a text arranged in verses. The verses are arranged in stanzas of similar meter. The terms stanza and meter might prove difficult to precisely define. But most people could probably recognize a hymn when they hear one being sung.In […]
Continue readingRock of Ages – Hymn of the Week – Quick Guide Rock of Ages Hymn of the WeekClick here for the Lyrics for Rock of AgesRock of Ages: Hymn of the Week Radio Show EpisodeReading of the Text for Rock of AgesBackground of Rock of Ages HymnWho is Toplady?Rhythmic SymbolismRock of Ages DevotionalClick below for […]
Continue readingRock of Ages LyricsBy Augustus Toplady (1740-1778)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.Not the labor of my handsCan fulfill Thy law’s demands;Could my zeal no respite know,Could my tears forever […]
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