The well-known melody for "Rock of Ages" was
written by Thomas Hastings in 1830, and the words
are from 1776, so this tune is a later re-setting by
Lucy Bliss. The lyrics she chose are also somewhat
different from those used by Hastings. Visit the
Cyber Hymnal
to see the more familiar lyrics.
Should my tears forever flow
Should my zeal no languor know,
This for sin could not atone;
Thou must save, and thou alone;
In my hand no price I bring,
Simply to thy cross I cling.
In my hand no price I bring,
Simply to thy cross I cling.
While I draw this fleeting breath,
When my eyelids close in death,
When I rise to worlds unknown,
And behold thee on thy throne -
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee.
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee.