The New English Hymnal ‎#379

379. 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 through all time abide.

Text Information

• First Line: In the Cross of Christ I glory
• Author: John Bowring, 1792-1872
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Lent; Passiontide

Tune Information

• Name: WYCHBOLD
• Composer: Walter Whinfield, 1865-1919
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: D Major