“Rock of Ages” Hymn… But It’s Actually Rock

This video is sponsored by Restore Graphics. They provide Christ-centered branding and custom visual identities specifically for churches. Helping pastors replace DIY stress with a professional, timeless look that captures their unique vision and mission. Reformed & Dangerous teamed up with Restore Graphics to create a special Charles Spurgeon / 1689 Baptist T-shirt, and I think it turned out incredible. If your church needs branding or design work, definitely go check them out. Restore Graphics 👉https://restore.graphics Reformed & Dangerous Merch 👉 https://reformedanddangerous.com ----------------------------------- The Background of this Hymn: “Rock of Ages” was written by Anglican minister and Calvinist theologian Augustus Montague Toplady around 1762 and first published in 1776 in The Gospel Magazine. Written during a time of theological debate with the followers of John Wesley, the hymn emphasizes the Reformation truth that sinners are saved by Christ’s atoning work alone—not by their own efforts. A well-known tradition says Toplady was inspired after taking shelter from a storm in a cleft of rock while traveling through Somerset, England. The hymn quickly became one of the most beloved in the English-speaking church. This version keeps Toplady’s original lyrics intact, while adding a new chorus written for this rock arrangement. Listen to the song on Spotify Here: https://open.spotify.com/track/29HMYfSxnAhqMGTXtT8inw ----------------------------------- Follow on Social Media ➡️X: https://x.com/ReformedRap ➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRap/ ----------------------------------- 🎧Streaming Options🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/artist/16nzYmnDybx74bijgsoMdC Apple music → https://music.apple.com/us/artist/reformed-and-dangerous/1842713775 Amazon Music → https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0FSWZ9JVJ/reformed-and-dangerous ----------------------------------- Lyrics Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee; let the water and the blood, from thy wounded side which flowed, be of sin the double cure; save from wrath and make me pure. Not the labors of my hands can fulfill thy law's demands; could my zeal no respite know, could my tears forever flow, all for sin could not atone; thou must save, and thou alone. [Chorus] Rock of Ages, break these chains, fire burns through all my pain; from the ashes, You set me free, Rock of Ages, shelter me! When the darkness fights to stay, Your light tears the night away! Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to the cross I cling; naked, come to thee for dress; helpless, look to thee for grace; foul, I to the fountain fly; wash me, Savior, or I die. While I draw this fleeting breath, when mine eyes shall 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. [Chorus] Rock of Ages, break these chains, fire burns through all my pain; from the ashes, You set me free, Rock of Ages, shelter me! When the darkness fights to stay, Your light tears the night away!