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Rock Of Ages
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Aug 21, 2026 updated
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Selah's rendition of "Rock of Ages" is a classic hymn that reflects on the believer's complete dependence on Christ for salvation and refuge. The song emphasizes hiding in the safety of the Rock, Christ, and trusting solely in His sacrifice on the cross for forgiveness and cleansing from sin. It acknowledges human inability to atone for sin and clings to the cross alone. The lyrics also look forward to death and eternity, expressing hope in rising to behold God on His throne. The added chorus declares God as Rock, Fortress, Deliverer, Shield, and stronghold, reinforcing themes of security and divine strength.
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Rock of Ages, cleft for me
Let me hide myself in Thee
Let the water and the blood
From Thy wounded side which flow
Be of sin the double cure
Save from wrath and make me pure
Could my tears forever flow
Could my zeal no respite know
These for sin could not atone
Thou must save and Thou alone
In my hand no price I bring
Simply to Thy cross I cling
My Rock, my Fortress
Deliverer and Shield
Unfailing source of strength
You are my stronghold
While I draw this fleeting breath
When my eyes shall close in death
When I rise to worlds unknown
And behold Thee on Thy throne
My Rock, my Fortress
Deliverer and Shield
Unfailing source of strength
You are my stronghold
Oh, yes You are
Oh, yes You are
Yeah
Yeah
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages, cleft for me
Let me hide myself in Thee