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Rock Of Ages
(When The Day Seems Long)
I wrote this lyric and had some trouble with a tune for it, so I left it alone for a while, then asked my friend Kevin Twit if he would be interested in putting music to it. He came up with this haunting melody that I just love. I love Jordan’s accordion melody on the last two choruses. That Celtic line adds to the emotional swell of the lyric.
Lyrics
1. Rock of Ages, when the day seems long
From this labor and this heartache, I have come
The skies will wear out, but you remain the same
Rock of Ages, I praise your name
2. Rock of Ages, you have brought me near
You have poured out your life-blood, your love, your tears
To make this stone heart come alive again
Rock of Ages, forgive my sin.
Rock of ages. Rock of ages.
Bind your children until the kingdom comes.
Rock of ages your will be done
3. Rock of Ages, when in want or rest,
My desperate need for such a Savior I confess
Pull these idols out from my heart embrace.
Rock of Ages, I need your grace.
4. Rock of Ages, broken scorned for me.
Who am I that you would die to make me free?
To give me glory, (you) took the death and pain.
Rock of Ages, my Offering.
5. Rock of Ages, “It is done!” you cried.
The curtain’s torn and I see justice satisfied
Now write your mercy, on my heart and hands.
Rock of ages, in faith I stand.
6. Rock of Ages, my great hope secure.
Your promise holds just like an anchor to my soul
Bind your children with cords of love and grace.
Rock of Ages, we give you praise.
words by SANDRA MCCRACKEN © 2005 SAME OLD DRESS MUSIC (ASCAP), music by KEVIN TWIT. © 2005 KEVIN TWIT MUSIC (ASCAP). All rights reserved. Used by permission.
