Page:A Selection of Hymns Used in the Parish Church, and the Church of the Holy Trinity, Ulverston, Ed. by R. Daniel.djvu/78

 And rest on His unchanging Word

Who Heav'n and earth commands.

Though years on years roll on,

His cov'nant shall endure;

Though clouds and darkness hide His path,

The promis'd grace is sure.

Through waves, and clouds, and storms

His pow'r will clear the way;

Wait thou His time-the darkest night

Shall end in brightest day.

Rock of Ages, cleft for me,

Let me hide myself in Thee!

Let the water and the blood,

From Thy pierced side which flow'd,

Be of sin the double cure,

Cleanse me from its guilt and pow'r.

Not the labours of my hands

Can fulfil Thy law's demands;

Could my zeal no respite know,

Could my tears for ever flow,

All for sin could not atone,

Thou must save, and Thou alone.

While I draw this fleeting breath,

When my eyelids close in death,

When I soar to worlds unknown,

See Thee on Thy judgment throne,

Rock of Ages, cleft for me,

Let me hide myself in Thee.