Together in Song ‎#349

349. 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 Through the cross, Christ's love empowers us
worldliness and self deny;
by his Spirit it inspires us
him, through love, to glorify.

3 When the woes of life o'ertake me,
hopes deceive and fears annoy,
never shall the cross forsake us,
from it shines our peace and joy.

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
• Author (v. 2): Charles Louis Fouvy, 1928-
• Author: John Bowring, 1792-1872 (alt.)
• Meter: 87.87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 2:1-10
  ;
  Colossians 1:19-20
  ;
  Ephesians 2:13-17
  ;
  Galatians 6:14-17
• Topic: Adversity; Assurance; Celebration of Faith; Confession of Faith; Consummation in Christ; Cross; Fear; Good Friday; Inner Peace; Jesus Christ: Passion and Cross; Joy; Saints Days and Holy Days: St Paul; Sanctification; Temptation

Tune Information

• Name: STUTTGART
• Harmonizer: William Henry Havergal, 1793-1870
• Meter: 87.87
• Key: F Major
• Source: Adapted from a choral in 'Psalmodia Sacra', Gotha 1715