The Church Hymnal ‎#353

353. 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 lustre 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,
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 I glory
• Author: J. Bowring
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: RATHBUN
• Composer: I. Conkey
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.