Celebrating Grace Hymnal ‎#183

183. In the Cross of Christ I Glory

1 In the cross of Christ I glory,
towering 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.

Text Information

• First Line: In the cross of Christ I glory
• Title: In the Cross of Christ I Glory
• Author: John Bowring (1825)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Galatians 6:14
• Topic: God the Son: Lent; Jesus Christ-Cross

Tune Information

• Name: RATHBUN
• Composer: Ithamar Conkey (1849, alt.)
• Arranger: Michael Evers
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Arr. © 2010 Celebrating Grace, Inc.