Rock of Ages: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
Rock of Ages: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Rock of Ages is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Toplady, Augustus (1740–1778).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Rock of Ages" by Augustus Toplady is a Christian hymn written in 1775-1776. First published in The Gospel Magazine, it became one of the Great Four Anglican Hymns of the 19th century. The text explores themes of salvation and spiritual refuge, though its lyrics have been edited differently across denominations over time. The hymn has been set to various musical arrangements and translated into multiple languages, including German, Swedish, and Latin.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Rock of Ages
- Author credits: Toplady, Augustus (1740–1778)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Christian poetry
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Poetry
- Category: Religion/Spirituality
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