Christian Worship ‎#529

529. 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 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 through all time abide.

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: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Colossians 1:19-20
  ;
  Galatians 6:14
• Topic: Redeemer
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: RATHBUN
• Composer: Ithamar Conkey, 1815-1867
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Setting: Service Book and Hymnal, 1958
• Copyright: Public Domain