Author: John Bowring, 1792-1872 Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #158 (1999) Meter: 8.7.8.7 First Line: In the cross of Christ I glory Lyrics: 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 thro' 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.
AMEN. Topics: Christ's Passion Languages: English Tune Title: RATHBURN
In the Cross of Christ, I Glory