Clinging to the “Rock of Ages”
That was “cleft” in love for me,
Let the “blood” and let the “water”
My defense forever be.
Clinging to the “Rock of Ages”
While the stormy billows roll,
Let me grasp each blessed promise
For an anchor to my soul.
Clinging to the “Rock of Ages”
I can breast the stormy gale,
With thy rod and staff my comfort
I can safely pass the vale
Clinging to the “Rock of Ages”
While I cross the silent sea,
I will sing Redemption's story,
Thro' the Rock once cleft for me.

“Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee,”
Let my hope forever be
In the Rock once cleft for me.