The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#130

130. 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 new 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.

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: John Bowring
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: Adoration of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: SHIRLEY
• Composer: Edwin Barnes
• Meter: 8s & 7s
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #42, 162, or 534.