The Morning Star ‎#122

122. The cross of Christ

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.

Text Information

• First Line: In the Cross of Christ I glory
• Title: The cross of Christ
• Publication Date: 1877

Tune Information

• Name: [In the Cross of Christ I glory]
• Composer: Daniel Read
• Key: E Major