Rock of Ages

<p>Due to the great revival led by Charles and John Wesley, it is perhaps a little difficult for us to imagine a theological holy war of sorts between John Wesley and Augustus Toplady. &nbsp;However, that was the case as each made his arguments for his theological views. &nbsp;From their exchanges, the hymn for which Toplady is best known, Rock of Ages, was printed, a poem that recounted his experience in the cleft of the rock.</p> <p>Article taken from <strong>Living Stories of Famous Hymns</strong> by Ernest K. Emurian. Copyright © 1955 by Baker Book House Company. Used by permission of Baker Book House Company.</p>