I Glory in the Cross of Christ

1 The Christ who died and shed His blood,
On Calv'ry’s cross my soul to save,
Went into "hell and there withstood
Grim Satan and the fearsome grave."

2 He snatched the keys of death and hell,
And holds them now in mighty pow'r;
And ev'ry saint who fought and fell,
Shall rise and stand "in that glad hour."

3 On Calv'ry’s mount I laid my sin;
The cleansing blood poured out, like balm,
And now I carry peace within,
And wait the grave with perfect calm.

4 Or, if He comes before I die,
I know I’ll see His glorious face;
And, in His likeness I shall cry,
"All hail to Christ’s atoning grace."

Source: The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship #149

• MIDI file from The Cyber Hymnal #15343