262. 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 through all time abide.

5 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.

Text Information
First Line: In the cross of Christ I glory
Author: Sir John Bowring (1825)
Meter: 8, 7. 4L.
Publication Date: 1913
Topic: The Church Year: Seragesima; The Church Year: Sexagesima; Jesus Christ: Our Atoner
Tune Information
Name: [In the cross of Christ I glory]
Composer: I. Conkey (1851)
Meter: 8, 7. 4L.
Key: C Major



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