This sermon emphasizes finding rest and shelter in Jesus, the Rock of Ages, amidst life's storms and struggles. It speaks of the peace and security that comes from hiding in the cleft of the rock, away from foes and harm, and experiencing a joy that surpasses worldly understanding through Jesus' love. The imagery of resting in the cleft made for us by Jesus is a powerful reminder of finding refuge and peace in Him.

In the rifted rock I'm resting, safely sheltered I abide. There no foes nor storms harmess me, while within the cleft I hide. Now I'm resting, sweetly resting, in the cleft once made for me. Jesus blessed rock of ages, I will hide myself in thee. Long pursued by sin and Satan, weary, sad, I long for rest. Then I found this heavenly shelter, opened in my Savior's breast. Now I'm resting, sweetly resting, in the cleft once made for me. Jesus blessed rock of ages, I will hide myself in thee. Means which passeth understanding, joy the world can never give. Now in Jesus I am finding, in his smiles of love I live. Now I'm resting, sweetly resting, in the cleft once made for me. Jesus blessed rock of ages, I will hide myself in thee. In the rifted rock I'll hide me, till the storms of life are past. All secure in this blessed refuge, heeding not the fiercest blast. Now I'm resting, sweetly resting, in the cleft once made for me. Jesus blessed rock of ages, I will hide myself in thee.