Concordia ‎#85

85. In the Cross of Christ I glory

1 In the cross of Christ I glory,
Tow'ring 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 new 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,
Tow'ring 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: Sir John Bowring (1825)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Church Festivals: Passion and Easter; New Year; Reformation; Trust and Confidence; Following Christ; Youth

Tune Information

• Name: RATHBUN
• Composer: Ithamar Conkey (1851)
• Key: C Major