Rock of Ages
Salvation's Refuge: Embracing Grace in 'Rock of Ages'
Lyrics
Rock of Ages, cleft for me
Referring to God as an enduring and unchanging foundation for support.
Let me hide myself in thee
Expressing a desire for refuge and protection in God.
Let the water and the blood
Symbolizing the cleansing and saving power of water and blood, possibly alluding to Christ's sacrifice.
From thy wounded side which flowed
Pointing to the wounds of Christ as a source of redemption.
Be of sin the double cure
Describing the dual healing effect of salvation, addressing both sin and its consequences.
Save from wrath and make me pure
Seeking deliverance from God's wrath and a plea for purification.
Not the labors of my hands
Acknowledging human efforts cannot fully satisfy the requirements of divine law.
Can fulfill thy law's demands
Recognizing the inability of personal actions to meet the standards of God's law.
Could my zeal no respite know
Expressing a longing for righteousness beyond personal efforts and dedication.
Could my tears forever flow
Reflecting on the inadequacy of perpetual sorrow to atone for sin.
All for sin could not atone
Acknowledging human incapacity to redeem oneself from sin, emphasizing the need for divine intervention.
Thou must save, and thou alone
Emphasizing the sole capability of God to save and provide redemption.
Nothing in my hand I bring
Declaring a lack of personal merit or contribution in approaching God.
Simply to the cross I cling
Expressing a simple and direct reliance on the crucifixion of Christ for salvation.
Naked, come to thee for dress
Presenting oneself as spiritually naked, seeking divine covering and righteousness.
Helpless, look to thee for grace
Acknowledging helplessness and dependence on God's grace for spiritual well-being.
Foul, I to the fountain fly
Describing a turning to the metaphorical fountain of salvation for cleansing from sin.
Wash me, Savior, or I die
Pleading for cleansing by the Savior, recognizing the consequence of spiritual death without divine intervention.
While I draw this fleeting breath
Contemplating the brevity of life and the continuous need for God's grace.
When mine eyes shall close in death
Anticipating the moment of physical death and its significance.
When I soar to worlds unknown
Reflecting on the afterlife and the encounter with God's judgment.
See thee on thy judgment throne
Envisioning a moment of accountability before God's judgment throne.
Rock of Ages, cleft for me
Reiterating the metaphor of God as a stable and secure rock for refuge.
Let me hide myself in thee
Re-emphasizing the desire for safety and security in God.
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