Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#68a

68a. 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 more 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: In the cross of Christ I glory
• Title: In the Cross of Christ I Glory
• Author: Sir John Bowring, 1792-1872 (1825)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901
• Topic: Lent
• Notes: First Tune

Tune Information

• Name: RATHBUN
• Composer: Ithamer Conkey, 1815-1867 (1851)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7.