Mahalia Jackson — Rock Of Ages

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 labor 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 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