International Song Service ‎#196

196. 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 lustre to the day.

4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure,
By the cross are sacrificed;
Peace is there, that knows no measure,
Joys that through 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.

Text Information

• First Line: In the cross of Christ I glory
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895

Tune Information

• Name: IN THE CROSS OF CHRIST
• Composer: Ithamar Conkey (1815-1867) 1852
• Meter: 8s & 7s
• Key: C Major