Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#106b

106b. 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 sanctified;
Peace is there that knows no measure,
Joys that evermore 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
• Author: Sir John Bowring, 1792-1872
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Christ: Cross of; Cross: Glorifying in; The Godhead: The Son

Tune Information

• Name: RATHBUN
• Composer: I. Conkey, 1815-1867
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Key: C Major