Rock of Ages Cleft For Me - story behind the hymn

[@LukePowellMinistries]

If you enjoyed the upbeat version, you can find it here on CrossRoad's channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moK8npKfrNuheZI

[@Praise___YaH]

HERE is The Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@mathewyapyap]

I love both versions! Brilliant!

[@jamesbarr8549]

You should do Praise ye the Lord the Almighty, the King of Creation. It's German 17th century, by Joachim Neander. The Neanderthal man fossil is named after him, this is an interesting story. This icon of evolution is named after a creationist hymn writer preacher. The Neanderthal man is a perfectly normal post-flood human who lived to a great age. It is also the world's best hiking song. If you find the history you will realize why I say that. I love that hymn it is my favorite.

[@Praise___YaH]

@@jamesbarr8549 His Holy Name is YaH, as in HalleluYAH “Praise ye YaH” Isaiah 42:8 "I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. Isaiah 43:11 I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me. Isaiah 45:5 I am YaH, and there is none else.

[@almaadesaacebedo7525]

The original version gives me peace and a calm.

[@maryafflerbach5516]

Amen ❤

[@susanfox6666]

Me too. This "rock" version sounds a lot like Jerry Lee Lewis came up with the melody. I won't name the title of the particular song this sounded a lot like, but I go for the original hymn as it was sung. IMO, I think we don't do these great and profound hymns any favors by messing with them. It's like we deny the power of those hymns and the holiness of God to try to be "relevant" to an unholy world. If you want to give it a "modern" sound, then write your own lyrics.

[@glendagaskin151]

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.

[@slboyett1]

Amen. my daddy preaches in an old country church. His church still sings hymns out of the hymnal. I so wish other churches still did. today's modern courses often just repeat the same phrase over and over and, thus, often seem lacking. I totally agree that the deepness and richness of the old hymns cannot be matched.

[@dee4174]

I'm 59 and was saved at 28. I love all the old hymns, rich in grace and full of scriptural truths. Far superior to modern choruses!

[@nightowl16201]

Amen, when the hymnals were put away and PowerPoint was introduced more modern. 😢

[@dr.amalarathna570]

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

[@NotMister]

I am the same way. The other one is just noise.

[@dennistsiorbas5962]

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"

[@julietignatius4450]

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

[@debhelms4106]

Amen 😢

[@debifambro1039]

Me too😢❤

[@JacobsNewton]

Amen, this comment hit my heart. God bless you

[@godspowerotu]

Same here,😢the song gives me hope for enternity o

[@donnashelton464]

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

[@laisaniomalley3927]

@donna. Total agree

[@andrewwilliamson450]

Yes- the other version that was like a bride wearing football boots

[@agnessimpson1461]

😂The traditional version is more of a deep worship that draws me closer to God

[@savedbyChrist]

I too agree. The traditional one is the best. The modern veraion sounds disrespectful..

[@charityguisoben4388]

the old traditional is more worshipful .

[@louvellajanetsentu4150]

Loved the traditional version 😊

[@karenhetherington3585]

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

[@elizabethwezelman8547]

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)!

[@virginia7890]

💃 🎶 ♥ 💃 😊

[@OkahJoyce-j4f]

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

[@mailie6403]

I enjoyed the rock and roll version. Happy and energetic. I am 81. I also enjoy the quieter hymns . All praise songs are wonderful.

[@Jimmy-gg7og]

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.

[@KolokaiKalai]

THANKYOU LUKE FOR THE BEAUTIFUL INSPIRING SHARING.I LOVE ❤ THIS SONG SO.MUCH..ROCK OF AGES..SO RICH AND AWESOME A SONG 🎵 ❤ ♥ 💖 💕 💙

[@clydebrundage3215]

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

[@cecilhorsley2409]

I've always been thoughtful about this song and appreciate it's meaning. In honesty, I prefer songs like "Can't nobody do me like Jesus" and "I speak the name, Jesus". Those songs have brought me through times of trouble and low spots in my life.

[@tusharsalve6290]

I ❤the old version it's heart touching.

[@lidieyay7324]

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

[@davidsands927]

In the films the cowboys all ways sang it and shall we gather at the river

[@karenparinisi3182]

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

[@mechellturner3915]

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

[@PrincessOlajide-ky7iq]

There was so muvh love for Jesus in those olden days.. A pity the present generation has deviated from the solid foundation laid by these saints . May GOD have mercy & restore the spiritual backsliding of this generation in Jesus name..

[@ElishaAkudaugoAtibilla]

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

[@DianaDardagan]

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

[@jefferyschirm4103]

Judas acknowledged his sinful but he didn’t repent! He wants to take you from your sinful state, if you ask him !

[@healthycoils]

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.

[@susankennedy9327]

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 🙏💓

[@eforeman703]

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

[@wilmakleyn5223]

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

[@dominicr9068]

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

[@LifewithBrock]

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

[@irilinshabong7428]

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

[@slboyett1]

I love the traditional version best. It speaks to my soul. The phrase that means the most to me starts off the first verse: "Rock of ages cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee." I love this phrase because no matter what's in my life, I know that Lord is my rock, and he shelters me; he protects me and I can hide in his cleft. I grew up, singing this song frequently. I have very, very fond memories singing it with my grandmother at service and at her house learning the lyrics as we sang together. My daddy preaches in an old country church. Although I have lived for almost 30 years in a completely different US state than his little country church, this song is still faithfully sung. It's been and still is a blessing and a guiding light in my life. ❤

[@BarbaraDeSpain]

My grandmother. Hannah never went to church where she was hurt but sang these hyms to us as children. She sent us by ourselves 5 and 6 years old. They made more of an impact on me, now 86 than years of going to church.]

[@carroltennarteh5439]

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

[@edwardhart5466]

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 KZbin

[@conniewright1113]

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 .

[@ArrinDuo]

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.

[@anitascholl7510]

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

[@AntonySanga-d7t]

Coming to the christian faith I resonate with this him today after an year of discipleship the holyspirit has illuminated his wisdom praise to God

[@jacqueschneider4687]

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!!

[@cindywoodyard4337]

I was led to this old hymn and this video today because of an eye appointment I had an hour away from town yesterday! After my appointment, I decided to search online for a local restaurant to go get a bite to eat. Amazingly, I found a place called Rock of Ages Restaurant! The place is an old town diner and I believe is owned by a veteran. I really enjoyed myself there! It was very welcoming as I listened to worship music while I ate. The hymn was actually displayed in a picture frame on the wall. I enjoyed fries, which were fresh cut and a medium-sized pancake, all for just a little over $6! The entire trip to and from my appointment was a blessed time! I enjoyed both versions of the song in the video. However, I do prefer the traditional one. The most important thing for me about the song is its message of salvation to me and all who are drawn to our Loving Savior Jesus Christ! ❤️‍🔥

[@gloriabukachi1]

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

[@guitarteacher419]

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!

[@shirleybowers7251]

It's a tie for me. I love them both. The splendor and variety of Our beloved God and Savior Jesus' Creation of all things for His pleasure is amazing to me. In the traditional version of this hymn I see humility and a childlike approach to God much like that of a newly saved person. In the rock and roll version I see a sense of looking back, rehearsing, God's gift of salvation by His grace alone and with the same spirit of humility and deep our awareness of His victory on our behalf then declaring back to Him with a spirit of great joy and tthanksgiving our acknowledgment of His gift. Yes, it's a tie for me. Thank you so much for sharing. SHALOM and MARANATHA! 🙏♥️✝️✡️🎺⚖️

[@jamesoluoch6330]

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

[@brennerfamily1968]

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

[@peterbamidele4171]

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

[@maudlaing7061]

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.😊

[@glenturrell4485]

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!

[@margaretha907]

No its not just you! you don't need to kind of apologise for liking the best ,so much in modern church worship "music" is fleshly and completely uninspiring and pedestrian.

[@titichondoro2516]

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

[@rautierautenbach6621]

Thanks -great encouragement! Grace upon grace is the basis of salvation otherwise no-one will make it!

[@SROSESingh]

We still sing this wonderful hymn.

[@patriciagreen2334]

God gave me this song as I was struggling spiritually. When I researched it I got delivered from the struggle. I didn’t know what it meant and this video helped me to understand the concept of the rock clefting for me so I can hide within it, Jesus being the rock. I like both versions of it.

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

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!

[@kinisimererogosau4308]

One of my favorite hymns❤

[@johannahowardtripp8907]

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.

[@CarlJohnson-rh6uz]

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!

[@CamrynPratt-v9l]

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

[@homeworshipwithmartyandamy7754]

Thank you for sharing the story behind the old hymns.

[@patdixon-lj7qs]

I loved the traditional ❤🙏

[@Randy-v9x]

Just now sang it. Wash me Saviour, lest i die - is, very truly, my prayer and cry. Thank you for sharing your research and insight.

[@damariskamau7399]

The traditional version is perfect. The song is powerful and a testimony for any saved believer. I love it. In my church choir in Kenya, we sing three beautiful versions including the traditional one.

[@jacobso223]

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

[@glorialsloh8334]

Whatever version, music is the Glory of God ! Hallelujah!!!

[@BonnieKetterman-qw8vd]

What a beautiful story love that beautiful hymn

[@lavettamoff7883]

I learned this song as a child in church.I have attended a Calvary Chaple for near 50 years, and we si h contemporary wotship,nut back in the day Pastor Chuck always had us sing one of the o.d hymms.i still sing Rock of ages.

[@margaretha907]

So sorry you now have contemporary worship ,such a lot is lost in that process.

[@poonatholung7555]

I love the old version Praise the Lord 🎉❤

[@rueban96]

Singing it tomorrow. Trying to get through it without crying. It’s humbling.

[@sandilobianco6734]

Thank you for researching these divinely inspired Hymns.

[@debbiedietz8240]

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

[@carolcarlin8794]

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.

[@yvonneengelbrecht7490]

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.

[@antoinetterandall4115]

Good day, Luke, This song is one of our church hymn songs and has been sung for as long as I can remember, I live in South Africa, Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth, and it is quite often sung in our communities of the Old Apostolic Church, Thank you for sharing the History, I didn't know about it, pretty cool to know. God Bless. Keep well. Ant Randall

[@mahoganyskid]

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!

[@gujapattieseebarran4262]

I love the old time songs

[@lindamarsh6711]

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!

[@Whereevertheymaybe]

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

[@debbiepolk334]

Love both versions!

[@mapiaolewale3307]

Thank you Lord Jesus, my Rock of Ages for ever.

[@jennifercollins4538]

I truly love this hymn

[@namulindahazael6589]

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

[@jamesgavigan4179]

The English tune to this hymn is my favourite. I enjoy playing hymns every day from KZbin. Thank you for your preamble to each hymn. I enjoy hearing how hymns came to be written. Thank you for what you do.

[@elibarikimeela2761]

God richly bless you for evangelizing the whole world

[@daniellepatenaude3890]

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!

[@barbaramuller7024]

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

[@davestephen8679]

This podcast is excellent praising God GODs Son the Lord Jesus Christ Amen and AMEN a good podcast finally🙏❤

[@mauricethorne5890]

I liked both. Nice to see you boys having fun.

[@patslate6491]

Thank you.....one of my favorite... I followed you in my language... As I sang...childhood memory flooded in...I look forward to meet my parents and loved ones😍😍😍

[@JacquelineHahn1]

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

[@betsygray9505]

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.

[@debbiekerr3989]

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

[@standrewschurch1]

Love the biblical truth revealed in these old hymns. The classic hymns, such as this one, enables us to remember truths which may not be easily at hand during times of strife. I do appreciate the traditional reverence of the older hymn tunes as well. Thank you for sharing this. I will show this in my church.

[@marykelley5182]

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. ❤️💙🙏

[@burningfirecalderon784]

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. 💗💗☝☝

[@dedewatlington7080]

I was born in 1944, I loved both versions, and worshipped to both, thank you for posting this I love it😊❤😊

[@candaceclark6861]

I love the traditional version, it brings me peace and comfort.

[@codywhite190]

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

[@funkejegs5357]

I used it in my prayers yesterday. I sand it today! I love it!!

[@ronlanter6906]

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

[@liberty3597]

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

[@mariankingsley4812]

BOTH VERSIONS ARE GREAT. HELPLESS LOOK TO THEE FOR DRESS RESONATES WITH ME HAVING COME TO FAITH IN CHRIST AT 51 HAVING LIVED MY LIFE BY TRYING TO BE "PERFECT" MORALLY! BLESS YOU.

[@diannhall7564]

Thank you so much. I loved both versions & you’re talking about them 🎶😊✝️

[@deonvanrhyn934]

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

[@shawnabruley7066]

Tonight I'm doing music for revival, had a possible solo song ready, then your video showed up- God picked this- the traditional version!