O Thou Rock of Our Salvation
First line: O thou Rock of our Salvation, Jesus, Savior of the / O Thou Rock of our Salvation, Jesus, Savior / O thou Rock of our salvation / O du Held des wahren Glaubens / Oh, Thou Rock of our salvation / Rocher du salut suprême
Original language: English
Words: Joseph L. Townsend
Music: William Clayson
Lyrics (Return to top)
O Thou Rock of Our Salvation
Hymns
(1985, 2002 ed.), 258
1. O thou Rock of our salvation,Jesus, Savior of the world,In our poor and lowly stationWe thy banner have unfurled.
[Chorus]Gather round the standard bearer;Gather round in strength of youth.Ev’ry day the prospect’s fairerWhile we’re battling for the truth.
2. We a war ’gainst sin are waging;We’re contending for the right.Ev’ry day the battle’s raging;Help us, Lord, to win the fight.
3. Onward, onward, we’ll be singingAs we’re marching firm and true,Each succeeding battle ringing,Earnest of what we can do.
4. When for all that we’ve contended,When the fight of faith we’ve won,When the strife and battle’s ended,And our labor here is done,
[Chorus]Then, O Rock of our salvation,Jesus, Savior of the world,Take us from our lowly station;Let our flag with thee be furled.
O Thou Rock of Our Salvation
Hymns
(1948, 1979 ed.), 130
1. O thou Rock of our Salvation,Jesus, Savior of the world,In our poor and lowly stationWe thy banner have unfurled.
[Chorus]Gather round the standard bearer;Gather round in strength of youth;Every day the prospect’s fairerWhile we’re battling for the truth.
2. We a war ’gainst sin are waging;We’re contending for the right;Every day the battle’s raging;Help us, Lord, to win the fight.
3. Onward, onward, we’ll be singing,As we’re marching firm and true.Each succeeding battle ringing,Earnest of what we can do.
4. When for all that we’ve contended,When the fight of faith we’ve won,When the strife and battle’s ended,And our labor here is done,
[Chorus]Then, O Rock of our salvation,Jesus, Savior of the world,Take us from our lowly station;Let our flag with thee be furled.
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Tunes that have appeared with this song in English
Appearances of this song over time in English
Tune: Irchester (by William Clayson) (Return to top) Tune 258
O Thou Rock of Our Salvation
Hymns: Simplified Accompaniments (1986, 1986 ed.), no. 165
Arr.: Darwin Wolford
Rocher du salut suprême (French)
Miscellaneous Songs from the Church Website (1992–Present), Jan 2014
Artist: Choeur de jeunes et jeunes adultes
O du Held des wahren Glaubens (German)
Miscellaneous Songs from the Church Website (1992–Present), Jan 2014
Artist: Choir
O Thou Rock of Our Salvation
Music from April 2019 General Conference (2019, 2019-04 ed.), 5
Artist: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
Arr.: Mack Wilberg
O Thou Rock of Our Salvation
Music from April 2016 General Conference (2016, 2016-04 ed.), 7
Artist: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
Arr.: Mack Wilberg
O Thou Rock of Our Salvation
Music from April 2013 General Conference (2013, 2013-04 ed.), 4
Artist: Young Women choir
Arr.: James C. Kasen
O Thou Rock of Our Salvation
Music from April 2011 General Conference (2011, 2011-04 ed.), 1
Artist: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
O Thou Rock of Our Salvation
Music from April 2010 General Conference (2010, 2010-04 ed.), 3
Artist: Young Women choir
Arr.: James C. Kasen
O Thou Rock of Our Salvation
Music from October 2002 General Conference (2002, 2002-10 ed.), 2
Artist: Aaronic Priesthood choir
Arr.: James C. Kasen
O Thou Rock of Our Salvation
Music from October 1978 General Conference (1978, 1978-10 ed.), 8
Artist: The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
