Great Rock, for weary sinners made,
by John Kent·1814·Meter 8.8.8.8 (LM)
Based on Isa 4:6
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Great Rock, for weary sinners made,
When storms of sin distress the soul,
Here let me rest my weary head,
When lightnings blaze and thunders roll.
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Within the clefts of his dear side,
There all his saints in safety dwell.
And what from Jesus shall divide?
Not all the rage of earth or hell.
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Blessed with the pardon of her sin,
My soul beneath thy shade would lie,
And sing the love that took me in,
While others sank in sin to die.
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O sacred covert from the beams
That on the weary traveller beat,
How welcome are thy shade and streams;
How blest, how sacred, and how sweet!