140. In the Cross of Christ I Glory
1 In the cross of Christ I glory,
Tow'ring 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 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 thro' all time abide.
Amen.
| Text Information | |
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| First Line: | In the cross of Christ I glory |
| Title: | In the Cross of Christ I Glory |
| Author: | John Bowring (1825) |
| Publication Date: | 1974 |
| Meter: | 8 7 8 7 |
| Scripture: | Galatians 6:14 |
| Topic: | Christ: Cross of; Christ: Death |
| Tune Information | |
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| Name: | RATHBUN |
| Composer: | Ithamar Conkey (1849) |
| Meter: | 8 7 8 7 |
| Key: | B♭ Major |
