A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) ‎#145

145. Glorying in the Cross

In the cross of Christ we glory,
Towering o’er the wrecks of time;
All the light of sacred story
Gathers round its head sublime.

When the woes of life overtake us,
Hopes deceive, and fears annoy;
Never shall the cross forsake us,
Lo! it glows with peace and joy!

When the sun of bliss is beaming
Light and love upon our way;
From the cross the radiance streaming
Adds more lustre to the day.

Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure,
By the cross are sanctified;
Peace is there that knows no measure,
Joys that through all time abide.

In the cross of Christ we glory,
Towering o’er the wrecks of time;
All the light of sacred story
Gathers round its head sublime.

Text Information

• First Line: In the cross of Christ we glory, 1
• Title: Glorying in the Cross
• Author: Bowring
• Meter: 7s. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1866
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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