| Author |
Toplady, Augustus, 1740-1778 |
| Title |
Rock of Ages
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 31.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| 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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Christian poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
26874 |
| Release Date |
Nov 17, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
61 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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