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Author: M. D. U. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: There's a rock of refuge for the weary Refrain First Line: Blessed rock I'm safely hid away in Thee Lyrics: 1 There's a rock of refuge for the weary, A blessed safe retreat, Where the soul upon life's fitful journey, May find a rest complete; When the storms of life are fiercely raging, For refuge safe I fell, And I hide me there until the skies are fair, In the rock once cleft for me. Chorus: Blessed rock I'm safely hid away in Thee, All secure from storms that sweep life's surging sea, Some bright day Upon a happy golden shore I shall praise Thy love, With shining hosts above, Evermore, forevermore! 2 When the hosts of darkness would assail me, My soul to lead astray From the path of righteous and glory, From heaven's shining way; When in chains of darkness they would bind me For refuge safe I flee, Finding sweet repose secure from all my foes, In the rock once cleft for me. [Chorus] 3 When the shades of death are hov'ring o'er me, The way grows dark and chill, When my work of love on earth is ended, My songs are hushed and still; I will fear no harm while crossing over The dark tempestuous sea, I am kept secure with all the good and pure, In the rock once cleft for me. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [There's a rock of refuge for the weary]

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[There's a Rock of refuge for the weary]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Mark D. Ussery, 1880-1937 Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 34555 43453 21116 Used With Text: The Rock Once Cleft for Me

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The Rock Once Cleft for Me

Author: M. D. U. Hymnal: The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship #168 (1938) First Line: There's a rock of refuge for the weary Refrain First Line: Blessed rock I'm safely hid away in Thee Lyrics: 1 There's a rock of refuge for the weary, A blessed safe retreat, Where the soul upon life's fitful journey, May find a rest complete; When the storms of life are fiercely raging, For refuge safe I fell, And I hide me there until the skies are fair, In the rock once cleft for me. Chorus: Blessed rock I'm safely hid away in Thee, All secure from storms that sweep life's surging sea, Some bright day Upon a happy golden shore I shall praise Thy love, With shining hosts above, Evermore, forevermore! 2 When the hosts of darkness would assail me, My soul to lead astray From the path of righteous and glory, From heaven's shining way; When in chains of darkness they would bind me For refuge safe I flee, Finding sweet repose secure from all my foes, In the rock once cleft for me. [Chorus] 3 When the shades of death are hov'ring o'er me, The way grows dark and chill, When my work of love on earth is ended, My songs are hushed and still; I will fear no harm while crossing over The dark tempestuous sea, I am kept secure with all the good and pure, In the rock once cleft for me. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a rock of refuge for the weary]

The Rock Once Cleft for Me

Author: M. D. U. Hymnal: Sacred Songs of the Church #801 (2007) First Line: There's a Rock of refuge for the weary Tune Title: [There's a Rock of refuge for the weary]

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Mark D. Ussery

1880 - 1937 Author of "The rock once cleft for me" Born in Marlin, TX, he was associated with F. L. Eiland and the Eiland Music Company of Waco, TX. He spent his life writing songs, teaching music, and leading singing in rural churches. Ussery was credited with about 90 songs and 3 hymn books. Ne is buried in Winters, TX.