The New Century Hymnal ‎#193

193. 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.

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: In the Cross of Christ I Glory
• Author: John Bowring (1825)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Galatians 6:14
• Topic: Lent; Peace: Inner; Pilgrimage; Year A: Epiphany 4; Year A: Holy Cross; Year B: Lent 3; Year B: Holy Cross; Year C: Holy Cross
• Notes: Alternate setting: TOMTER

Tune Information

• Name: RATHBUN
• Composer: Ithamar Conkey (1849)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Key: B♭ Major