Rock of Ages Cleft For Me - story behind the hymn 

If you enjoyed the upbeat version, you can find it here on CrossRoad's channel: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dQYm_iwvnC0.html

The original version gives me peace and a calm.

Every line of this song makes me cry.I humbly bow down and thank Jesus for his death on the cross for me.

I love the traditional version! Praise God for such worship hymns.

The old traditional version leads me into worship of my savior. The words get lost for me in the rock version.

I sang Rock of Ages this week. One of my al time favorites. The simple yet deepest of biblical truths: "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." "Oh, the blood of Jesus"

I’m 78 years old. I remember when this song was sung very often. I don’t think we should have put these hymns away for modern praise songs. The deepness of them can’t be matched.

It was a small country church…. maybe 30 of us were there on Sunday night when service was merely an hour of picking songs from the hymnal at random by those attending. My grand aunt’s voice would soar above all as our voices in unison sought to chase her praise to her God. Aunt Neene now has a perfected voice to go with her quiet personality and that wonderful smile behind which an amazing voice stood ready to soar with praise the her Strength. I so miss those Sunday night services. They still soar in my ears as I hear these lyrics.

On our way to Ontario from Alberta, Canada, in 1977, we came to a wall of beautiful rock, and stopping in a small look out space, my husband and I got out and burst into this wonderful hymn. The sun shone on the rock, and the hymn gave a further definition to the words that we sang, What a Saviour, hidden in His love, safe in Him the Rock of ages cleft for (us)!

We sing all the old hymns in our church every Sunday ❤😊

Our choir just sang this great hymn last Sunday...I was honored to be asked to sing the third verse as a solo...nothing in my hand I bring, simply to His cross I cling.....my favorite verse 🙏💓

I love this song, we sing it Church and even when i am alone i sing it.All praises to our Lord Jesus Christ🙏🙌🙏

I love this song and I say always,"Rock of Ages Cleft for me,let me hide myself in Thee"

I love the traditional version . It stirs me to acknowledge my sinful state and cling to The Rock of Ages .

Wow! Thank you for bring this out. The new music in church these days don’t compare to the hymns

i would sing to my babies as infants, and with amazing grace, it rock them nurse them, and get them to sleep. Now I sing it to my grandchildren,, we also sang this to my mom in law as she passed on to glory

We are covered by Christ's righteousness. By grace we are saved through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

i love traditional version..🙏👍🎶 ❤from indonesia🇮🇩

I loved the traditional ❤🙏

I'm a traditionalist and love the original version, but that rock n' roll version was awesome!

The Gospel preached with in the Hymn ,yes the Theology in the older hymns ,does your heart so much good ,Thank you so much for the upload onto RU-vid

Full of love,hope ,grace and God's glory

One of my favourite hymns! I like the account of Toplady being in a storm (even if it's not true :) ) We don't sing it enough, I agree!

I love this song ❤ . What a great hymn! Thank you Luke for the great work. God bless you.

My favorite verse, nothing in my hand I bring.God bless.

Thank you Luke for this excellent clip. I grew up in a Methodist church enjoying the riches of their excellent hymn book. My parents had good voices, my mom with a rich contralto and my dad a solid bass and when my voice broke I had the wonderful privilege of being able to sing the bass parts with my dad. For Rock of Ages we sang the alternative tune which was a bit more sonorous but equally lovely. I miss the gravity of the great old hymns and find most of the "cut and paste" songs currently popular rather anaemic and uninspiring. But that's me I guess. Please keep doing what you're doing!

The traditional version brought tears to me once again as the truth of who the Rock of ages is and what He means to us rings so true in those words.

I grew up with the tradional but just loved the Rock n Roll version, the words just jump out. My Rock for ever,wonderful

I ❤the old version it's heart touching.

God leads us to different places in our time of need. Tonight was a need. The original version touched my weary heart tonight. 60 years of singing this song, still warms my heart. I just subscribed after watching Jesus love me .

It's great that I was born in 1959 when rock and roll was flourishing and in the church the music was hymns. I love the traditional version because I grew up with it. And, I love the rock and roll version too because it makes my head move up and down. It's the same delicious food in different plates. To God be the glory! God bless you brother. 💗💗☝☝

The traditional version inspires meditation and heartfelt worship. I love it.

Loved both versions! Hadn’t had the revelation before that the cleft of the rock was his wounds that we stand in for forgiveness and wholeness! Wowee!

I love this hymn.its one of my favourites.I sing it often when I worship at home. Thank you for sharing .I feel the Presence of the LORD as I worship.😊

I truly love this hymn

Traditional helps me to be humble and sincere in my worship more centered on Him

I learned this as a child in a Baptist church In Wichita Ks.. we sang it regularly, I think now the hymns are hard to find in churches like they used to. Ty for this!!! I love the writers storys.. The Lord blessed these people .. Grace is sufficient .. God's unmerited favor..thru Jesus Christ our Lord. Ty for these stories!!

Thank you for researching these divinely inspired Hymns.

I really enjoyed hearing the background and the explanation of the hymn. Also the classic version captures the purpose of the words.

What a beautiful story love that beautiful hymn

The traditional version instantly touches the soul, it brings calm serenity and connection to the Lord. The rock n roll version anoints the flesh, just want to dance.

I am saved by grace hallelujah!. The original version gives me peace and a calm..

Thank you for sharing the story behind the old hymns.

The traditional version leads you into the presence of God in glorious worship.

Hello Luke, New to your channel. I've already listened to a few Friday Classic Hymns and have been blessed immensely. Thank you!! I'd have to say these hymns are the bedrock of my praise and worship from the time Christ saved me until now well over four decades later. The hymn writers have given the church a rich heritage. For this, I'm truly grateful to God. May He bless you as you minister to so many of these your brothers and sisters throughout the world. We sing together the joyous victory we have in Christ our Savior!

Love both versions!

This hymn was my grandmothers favorite hymn. I feel the same way and think of her even though I never met her when I hear it. Admire the musical talent of the rock version. Still giving honor and praise to our Jesus in the rock version. ❤️💙🙏

Hi Luke, thanks for the story, we enjoyed it. Well my aunt died of cancer last month in S.A. She refused treatment and had ended up with open weeping painful sores. so this is for her. Believe it or not, I only came across the hymn last week whilst reading by chance a report about the SS London in 1866. So few of us get to where we're going in life, so here's what the journalist said: 'Before the ship sunk her fate was inevitable, and on the captain announcing that there was no hope a marvelous resignation pervaded both passengers and crew. There was no frantic excitement or utterance of despair. A calm heroism, which ennobles and hallows the catastrophe, was shown by everyone, and these 200 human beings, who but a few days before had left England for their new home full of hope, met the death which stared them in the face with a spirit which disarmed it of all its terrors, and which will make their memory dear to their countrymen through all time.' (From a compilation by John Mayhall 1874.) They were heard singing 'Rock of Ages' by the 19 survivors in the lifeboat until the sea silenced them.

I sing this song all the time. I love it. He is definitely my rock

I love the rock version, we need more updated music to the wonderful words of these old hymns.

Your videos are wonderful, I have learned so much about these songs. Our church sings all the hymns and I love it!

I love the first version, it's powerful and communicates more.Bring me close to God

I LOOOve this rock version of RofA!!!!! Yes! I didn't know what to expect. It is perfect after playing tihe hymn. It made me want to get up and dance. Which I'm going to do after I finish typing!!!! First we honor God and then.......We CELEBRATE!!!❤😊

My grandmother had a framed copy of this hymn hanging on the wall of her living room. I always think of safety and peace in the midst of the storm when I hear this beautiful hymn!

My church sings this song (the traditional version) very often! All praises to God (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) ✝

I was praying my midnight prayers and the Holy Spirit guided me to this site. Thank you for the good information. I was thinking of psalms 91

Thank you for telling us these wonderful stories of God's work through men. It's worth memorable and retold!👍❤️

One of my favorite hymns❤

The symbolism of the water and the blood struck home with me. Nothing is for nothing in the crucifixion story! Bless you and your ministry.

Unfortunately we no longer sing this beautiful song. The words are so true. I want to be hidden in the rock of ages is such a blessing.

We still sing this wonderful hymn.

I absolutely love both versions and most appreciate your explanation of double cure.

I remember singing this hymn when I was a child. You’re correct, it is not sung in church any more. But I still remember most of the words. Praise God for your mercies that are new every morning.

We are going to sing it tomorrow morning at a baby shower. It was selected by the mother to be. At another shower last month, the mother chose The Solid Rock and How Great Thou Art. I love the fact that these young moms are singing such solid doctrine. Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!

This song came to me now, and the traditional song is so rich and worshipful. PTL!

Vestal Goodman sang it years ago with Gaithers Homecoming. Its so beautiful. I sang along seeing my parents singing too. I grew up with traditional hymns. ❤❤❤

I always think of Moses striking the rock in the wilderness and water, like a river, gushing out satisfying the Israelites who were dying of thirst. It’s all symbolic.

One of my most memorable experiences was going through Carlsbad Caverns and seeing a large, white stalagmite called the Rock of Ages. Often visitors will break out singing "Rock of Ages" as they did that day, and their voices would echo through the massive, stone halls. I don't remember exactly when I last heard it, but hearing the hymn sung in that cave was unforgettable.

As I meditated, that song came to mind, and I decided to play it. I grew up listening to that song in french. I love the old hymns. A few churches play those hymns. Thank you, Luke, for the history.

We sang that in the church a long time ago when I was a new believer in Christ ☺️🙏

Beautiful. Simply Beautiful. Old Hymns like this truly capture the heart of the gospel! “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” Ps. 51:17

Strangely I am saying this! I love rock and roll, but for this song, I prefer the older version. Have not sung this in years. Love the words, especially that I can hide in the cleft of the rock.

I am saved by grace hallelujah!

We all need both versions! Thank you for sharing this ROCK OF AGES!

Please keep doing this. It is a blessing to me. America needs your words of hope. Thank you

Thank you for the history. James Ward has an excellent version, too.

Being Afrikaans we never sang it but I learnt it somewhere and have always loved it.

Thank Luke. Allways interesting to learn the origin of songs. I much enjoy your program.

We will be singing it this Sunday. I wanted some hymns that would be well known as we are having a super Sunday and hoping to attract those that have not been and or not been in awhile. We will sing Rock of Ages; Amazing Grace; and The old Rugged Cross. Thank you for the history lesson!

I was in tears with how you narrated the lyrics, absolutely beautiful

So appreciate going slowly through all the words and concentrating on their meaning. Thank you

All those words (songs) are biblical‼️ JESUS CHRIST IS LORD‼️🙏🙏🙏❤

One of my favorites. I participate in a traditional service, and we sing this song often.

it really touches me so much and it brings to rest because when i am down, the Holy Spirit reminds me of this song

You changed the time signature to 4/4. Pretty catchy. The lyrics of this tune inspires me too. I like the version which goes: …And from thy riven side which flowed, be of sin the double cure. Thanks for sharing. Very cool!

I sing this song quite often I live alone and can't get to church the songs are so uplifting to me.

Brother you are doing an amazing service....may the lord bless you abundantly...I always wanted to know what triggered the song writers because these days i don't find songs even closer or comparable to the Beautiful Hymns...it's a powerful ministry you are doing....I always honor and love traditional because it's one of my mother's favorites

Enjoying the story of the hymns

Loved the traditional version 😊

I love the old version Praise the Lord 🎉❤

I fell in love with the song through the traditional version. But listening to that rock n roll version made me realize how many talents God has entrusted to different people and all used for the purpose of His glory. The fact that we can literally use anything & everything we have to lift His name. I'll always be amazed. Keep doing what you're doing, Luke. God bless you! 🤍

I’m a traditionalist with this song. I learned it as a very you child. Being a teen in the 60s an70s , I don’t mind the second version as well. God bless you all! What ever brings them to Christ is fine with me!

Beautiful singing and the sound of your Piano so lovely. Remind me of Psalm 91

This is going to be played at my uncles funeral next week he I am told really loved it and I do too. It has an anointing that is timeless

Thank you,such a blessing 🙌🥰👍

Wonderful message I love it❤ "Rock of ages" I love that chorus Thank you very much Newest program 👏👏👏💖💖🙏🙏

Love this. Thank you for the lesson and the songs. ❤😂

Beautiful song . remember the lord Jesus Christ.died for our sin and to forgive us.. from Trinidad 💖

Thanks Luke. Love to hear what the origin is. Last sung at Witfield Methodist Church . I love both versions . Thanks fir always blessing us

I love your newer version of Rock of Ages!