rock of ages

An unfailing source of strength. The term was originally a religious one, a translation from the Hebrew in the Bible (Isaiah 26:4), which the King James Version has as “everlasting strength.” It later was variously defined as God, religious faith, and salvation. The term became widely known through a hymn of that name published in Gospel Magazine in 1775. Its author, Augustus Montague Toplady, was addressing Jesus when he wrote “Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in Thee.” Subsequently, the term was sometimes used more lightly to describe any highly reliable source of support.

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释义	rock of ages rock of ages An unfailing source of strength. The term was originally a religious one, a translation from the Hebrew in the Bible (Isaiah 26:4), which the King James Version has as “everlasting strength.” It later was variously defined as God, religious faith, and salvation. The term became widely known through a hymn of that name published in Gospel Magazine in 1775. Its author, Augustus Montague Toplady, was addressing Jesus when he wrote “Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in Thee.” Subsequently, the term was sometimes used more lightly to describe any highly reliable source of support. See also: age, of, rock The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: suffer fools gladly, does not death wish the age of miracles is past world without end devil's advocate, (to play) an eye for an eye call a spade a spade call a spade a spade, to weighed (in the balance) and found wanting basher References in classic literature A girl has to be in a sunnier mood than she was to bear up without wincing under the infliction of a duet consisting of the Rock of Ages and Waiting for the Robert E. Uneasy Money I believe it was good for him and for many others in like case, who had to learn by that loss that the soul of man cannot stand or lean upon any human prop, however strong, and wise, and good; but that He upon whom alone it can stand and lean will knock away all such props in His own wise and merciful way, until there is no ground or stay left but Himself, the Rock of Ages, upon whom alone a sure foundation for every soul of man is laid. Tom Browns Schooldays Thy resolution may fluctuate on the wild and changeful billows of human opinion, but mine is anchored on the Rock of Ages.'' Ivanhoe The rock of ages - and the aged man - landmarks of her youth. Arrow of Gold It is the Rock of Ages I ask you to lean on: do not doubt but it will bear the weight of your human weakness." Jane Eyre WOLVERHAMPTON Youth Music Theatre is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a performance of Rock of Ages. Youth theatre marks its 20th anniversary June 18-22, 2019 Rock of Ages is an LA love story lavished with over 25 Classic Rock Anthems. ROCK OF AGES GRAND OPERA HOUSE WHAT'S ON; YOUR GUIDE TO FAMILY DAYS OUT AND EXCURSIONS AROUND NORTHERN IRELAND DAYTRIPPER Rock out at Wolverhampton Grand for one final night as the hit show Rock of Ages comes to a close at the city theatre. Final curtain for Rock of Ages Q What made you want to be involved with Rock of Ages? AI love the music and love the role and the story is brilliant! 'A lot fun, some fantastic music - and I will be in full-on rock gear' Ahead of arriving at Swansea Grand Theatre with the hit musical Rock of Ages, we spoke to Blue star Antony Costa about what it's like taking on the role of rock star Stacee Jaxx in the show What is it like switching from Strictly Come Dancing training sessions, and the high of winning the show with Stacey Dooley, to taking on the role of Stacee Jaxx in Rock Of Ages? It's really exciting because I've wanted to do musical theatre for so long. 'Don't expect Kevin from Grimsby - it's me in a completely different light' ROCK OF AGES Nostalgic for the rock of the Eighties? Kevin Clifton, of Strictly fame, is starring in the smash-hit musical Rock Of Ages when it comes to Nottingham in April and Leicester in June. And he's ready to rock your socks off Rock of Ages doesn't take itself terribly seriously - apart from when it comes to the tunes. KEVIN STEPS UP TO ROCK GOD CHALLENGE; ROCK OF AGES KING'S, GLASGOW, 23.01 For those who don't know, could you tell us a bit about the story of Rock of Ages? Rock of Ages is set in Los Angeles, California, in the mid 1980s. Rock on! Former Coronation Street star Kevin Kennedy embraces his inner rock 'n' roll star in the UK tour of Rock of Ages which is heading to Cardiff. We ask him a few questions THEY'RE headbanging in the aisles at the Empire Theatre as Rock of Ages storms in for a week-long run. Rock of Ages set to bring the eighties back; PREVIEW: MUSIC Rock of Ages Liverpool Empire STARS TAKE ON ROCKING ROLE FORMER Blue singer Antony Costa, pictured, and Strictly Come Dancing professional Kevin Clifton will both be taking on the role of bad-boy rock star Stacee Jaxx in the UK tour of award-winning musical Rock Of Ages next year. SHOW BUZZ; ALL THE LATEST FROM THE WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENT And Rock of Ages, which opened at Darlington Hippodrome on Monday, is most definitely the latter and most definitely all the better for it. This musical rocks us back to the 1980s
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