Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#62b

62b. 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 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: In the Cross of Christ I glory
• Author: John Bowring (1825)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church Year: Lent

Tune Information

• Name: RATHBUN
• Composer: Ithamar Conkey (1851)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7
• Key: C Major