Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#133

133. In the cross of Christ I glory

1 In the cross of Christ I glory,
Tow'ring o'er the wrecks of time;
All the light of sacred story
Gathers round its head sublime.

2 When the woes of life o'ertake me,
Hopes deceive, and fears annoy,
Never shall the cross forsake me:
Lo! it glows with peace and joy.

3 When the sun of bliss is beaming
Light and love upon my way,
From the cross the radiance streaming,
Adds new luster to the day.

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

5 In the cross of Christ I glory,
Tow'ring 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 I glory
• Meter: 8s & 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christian Activity; Atonement; Christ: Sufferings and Death; Cross: of Christ; Glorifying in the Cross; Lord's Supper; Passion of Christ; Redemption; Salvation: Through Christ
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Author from index: Bowring

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