Rock of Ages We Rely On
Converted while attending at
University of Dublin, Augustus
Toplady decided to prepare for the
ministry and became a preacher.
While travelling along the gorge of
Barrington Combe in Mendip Hills
Toplady was caught in a storm.
Finding shelter in a gap in the
gorge, he was struck by the title
and scribbled the initial lyrics.
Toplady then wrote Rock of Ages
in 1775 to conclude a magazine
article in which he emphasised man
thro their own efforts could never
satisfy the eternal justice of God.
Lord, we trust You our Solid Rock:
Let all that I am wait quietly
before God, for my hope is in Him:
He alone is my Rock and my
salvation, my fortress where
I will not be shaken. My victory
and honour come from God alone.
He is my refuge, a rock where
no enemy can reach me. Trust in
Him at all times, you people; Pour
Out Your Heart before him; God
is a refuge for us (Ps 62:5-8) Amen.
Lord, I lift my eyes to You, my Rock,
my salvation and my fortress.
Quiet my heart to wait on You, for
my hope is in You. Help me to wait
for You Lord in the storm of life.
Let my confidence not be shaken
by what circumstances may
say or what my mind may think.
Thank You that my confidence rests
on the One who is the Rock & that
You will never be shaken. Amen.
Lord, grateful for the confidence
and security that You long to hear
from me & comfort me of my pain.
You understand all the thoughts
of my heart better than I do myself.
And You Lord invite me to Pour
Out My Heart to You. And so I will…
Show me where I am carrying
burdens U did not intend me to bear.
And I trade my heavy burden for
the lighter load that You offer. Amen.
Lord, Rock of Ages cleft for me
Let me hide myself in Thee.
Let the water and the blood
Fr Thy wounded side which flowed.
Be of sin the double cure
Save from wrath & make me pure.
While I draw this fleeting breath
When my eyes shall close in rest.
When I rise to worlds unknown
And behold Thee on Thy throne.
Rock of Ages cleft for me
Let me hide myself in Thee. Amen.