Christ in Song ‎#446

446. In the Cross of Christ

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 sky.

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
• Author: Sir John Bowring
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Christ: Cross of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: RATHBUN
• Composer: Ithamar Conkey
• Meter: 8s, 7s.
• Key: C Major