158. 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 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.

Text Information
First Line: In the cross of Christ I glory
Title: In the Cross of Christ, I Glory
Author: John Bowring, 1792-1872
Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Topic: Christ's Passion
Tune Information
Name: RATHBURN
Composer: Ithamar Conkey, 1815-1867
Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7.
Key: C Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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