Rock of Ages (Christian Hymn) - Other

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This hymn was regarded as one of the Great Four Anglican Hymns in the 19th century.

Johannes Maas, a leader in the faith movement, commented on this hymn, "The words of this hymn are among the most profound, inspiring, encouraging, sacred, devotional, and precious words ever penned."

Also, In his score for Altered States, John Corigliano made reference to this hymn many times, to symbolise the religious struggle of the hero, and the memories of his anti-religious father, which figures in one of his hallucinations.

In director Peter Bogdanovich's 1973 film Paper Moon, Rock of Ages is sung during the opening sequence at Addie Pray's mother's funeral.