That Rock Was Christ

When Isr’el’s tribes were parch’d with thirst, Forth from the rock the waters burst, And all their future journey through Yielded them drink and gospel too?

In Moses’ rod a type they saw Of His severe and fiery law; The smitten rock prefigured Him From whose pierced side all blessings stream.

But ah! the types were all too faint His sorrows or His worth to paint; Slight was the stroke of Moses’ rod, But He endured the wrath of God.

Their outward rock could feel no pain, But ours was wounded, torn, and slain; The rock gave but a wat’ry flood, But Jesus pour’d forth streams of blood.

The earth is like their wilderness, A land of drought and sore distress, Without one stream from pole to pole To satify a thirsty soul.

But let the Saviour’s praise resound; In him refreshing streams are found, Which pardon, strength, and comfort give, And thirsty sinners drink and live.