ROCK OF SALVATION

1O LET Thy sweet Spirit descend from above,
Our hearts melt in humble contrition and love,
Cemented together in one let us be,
Thou Rock of Salvation, united in thee!
Let angels' bright pinions, now hovering nigh,
Bear upward the tidings, while to thee I cry;
O cleanse in that fountain of blood spilt for me,
Thou Rock of Salvation—and hide me in thee!

2The rough, thorny path, faint and worn, we pursue,
Refresh with thy presence, our strength we renew,
By those living waters that flow full and free
From the Rock of Salvation, rejoicing in thee!
Thou Friend and Supporter when troubles appear,
Preserver from evil, temptation and fear,
O, now to thine arms for protection I flee,
Thou Rock of Salvation—O, hide me in thee!

3Thy judgments, O Lord, soon in wrath will descend,
O'erwhelming with terror; the tempest will rend;
But firm a foundation, sure refuge I see
In the Rock of Salvation, above, cleft for me!
With all the redeemed, my glad voice would I raise,
And join in the songs to Immanuel's praise;
That at thine appearing I numbered may be,
Thou Rock of Salvation—O, hide me in thee!