Augustus Toplady was born in England in 1740. He was raised by his mother as his father died a short while after he was born. He was an only child. He never got married. He had hardly any friends. But he was a great man of God. He spent a lot of time studying and worshipping. As an introverted person, I can understand his desire to be alone and alone with God as much as possible. I've been enjoying Chris Rice's version of Toplady's classic hymn "Rock of Ages;" look at these lyrics and worship your Lord!
1. Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee; let the water and the blood, from thy wounded side which flowed, be of sin the double cure; save from wrath and make me pure. 2. Not the labors of my hands can fulfill thy law's commands; could my zeal no respite know, could my tears forever flow, all for sin could not atone; thou must save, and thou alone. 3. Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to the cross I cling; naked, come to thee for dress; helpless, look to thee for grace; foul, I to the fountain fly; wash me, Savior, or I die. 4. While I draw this fleeting breath, when mine eyes shall close in death, when I soar to worlds unknown, see thee on thy judgment throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee.Take that theology with you to church tomorrow!
