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Convinced as a sinner, to Jesus I come,
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Informed by the gospel for such there is room;
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Overwhelmed with sorrow for sin will I cry,
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Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I!
VERSE: 2
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When tempted by Satan my Saviour to leave,
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Who sets forth religion as meant to deceive,
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I'll claim my relation to Jesus on high—
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The Rock of Salvation that is higher than I!
VERSE: 3
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When God from my soul shall his presence remove
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To try by his absence the strength of my love,
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I'll rest on the promise of Jesus, and try
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The force of that Rock which is higher than I!
VERSE: 4
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When sorely afflicted, and ready to faint,
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Before my Redeemer I'll spread my complaint;
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'Midst storms and distresses my soul shall rely
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On Jesus, the Rock that is higher than I!
VERSE: 5
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When weak and encompassed with numberless-foes,
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Attempting my happiness here to oppose,
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I'll look to the Saviour of sinners, and cry,
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Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I!
VERSE: 6
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When I my poor feelings with others compare,
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And learn from reflection what mercies I share!
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My backsliding heart is constraint! to reply,
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Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I!
VERSE: 7
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When judgements, O Lord, are abroad in the land,
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And merited vengeance descends from thy hand!
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O'erwhelmed with the sight, for protection I'll fly,
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And hide in the Rock that is higher than I!
VERSE: 8
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When summoned by death before God to appear,
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Thy free-grace supporting, I'll yield without fear!
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Most gladly I'll venture with Jesus on high,
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To enter the Rock that is higher than I!
VERSE: 9
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'Tis there, with the chosen of Jesus, I long
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To dwell, and eternally join in the song
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Of praising and blessing, with angels on high,
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Christ Jesus, the Rock that is higher than I!