Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#523

523. 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 more 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: J. Bowring, 1792-1872
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Citizenship; Trinity 23

Tune Information

• Name: RATHBUN
• Composer: I. Conkey, 1815-67
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: B♭ Major