Laudes Domini ‎#519

519. Glorying in the Cross

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.

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
• Title: Glorying in the Cross
• Author: John Bowring
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Matthew 16:24
  ;
  Luke 9:23
  ;
  Galatians 6:14
• Topic: Church: Ordinances of; Church: Uniting with; Communion of Saints: At Lord's Table; Covenant: Christian; Cross of Christ: Glorying in

Tune Information

• Name: RATHBUN
• Composer: Conkey
• Meter: 8s, 7s
• Key: D Major