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Title: Rock of Ages

Note: Reading ease score: 31.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "Rock of Ages" by Augustus Toplady is a hymn written in the 18th century. This religious text serves as a powerful expression of Christian faith, focusing on themes of salvation, grace, and reliance on God. The hymn is particularly recognized for its deep emotional resonance and theological depth, encapsulating the essence of seeking refuge and redemption. The hymn "Rock of Ages" emphasizes the believer’s dependence on Christ for cleansing from sin and salvation. Through its verses, Toplady articulates feelings of vulnerability and the recognition that human efforts are inadequate to attain righteousness. The imagery of Christ as a rock symbolizes stability and protection, inviting worshippers to find solace and assurance in divine grace. The hymn culminates in an acknowledgment of mortality and the final judgment, anchoring the believer’s hope firmly in the redemptive power of Christ's sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Toplady, Augustus, 1740-1778

EBook No.: 26874

Published: Nov 17, 2008

Downloads: 53

Language: English

Subject: Christian poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-06T04:43:22Z Rock of Ages

This edition has images.

Title: Rock of Ages

Note: Reading ease score: 31.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "Rock of Ages" by Augustus Toplady is a hymn written in the 18th century. This religious text serves as a powerful expression of Christian faith, focusing on themes of salvation, grace, and reliance on God. The hymn is particularly recognized for its deep emotional resonance and theological depth, encapsulating the essence of seeking refuge and redemption. The hymn "Rock of Ages" emphasizes the believer’s dependence on Christ for cleansing from sin and salvation. Through its verses, Toplady articulates feelings of vulnerability and the recognition that human efforts are inadequate to attain righteousness. The imagery of Christ as a rock symbolizes stability and protection, inviting worshippers to find solace and assurance in divine grace. The hymn culminates in an acknowledgment of mortality and the final judgment, anchoring the believer’s hope firmly in the redemptive power of Christ's sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Toplady, Augustus, 1740-1778

EBook No.: 26874

Published: Nov 17, 2008

Downloads: 53

Language: English

Subject: Christian poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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