The Hymnal 1982 ‎#442

442. 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.

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: John Bowring, 1792-1872
• Meter: 87. 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Jesus Christ our Lord

Tune Information

• Name: TOMTER
• Composer: Bruce Neswick, b. 1956
• Meter: 87. 87
• Key: A Major
• Copyright: © 1983, Bruce Neswick