Chalice Hymnal ‎#207

207. 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: 87.87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: God Known in Jesus Christ: Suffering and Death; Christian Year: Holy Week; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Cross; Jesus Christ: Suffering; Joy

Tune Information

• Name: RATHBUN
• Composer: Ithamar Conkey (1849)
• Meter: 87.87
• Key: B♭ Major