64a. 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: 8 7, 8 7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1958
Topic: The Church Year: Lent; The Church Year: Holy Week; The Church Year: Good Friday (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: RATHBUN
Composer: Ithamar Conkey, 1815 - 1867
Meter: 8 7, 8 7.
Key: C Major



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