Ancient and Modern ‎#682a

682a. 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.

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 (1792-1872)
• Meter: 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 35:10
  ;
  Galatians 6:14
  ;
  Colossians 1:20
• Topic: Church year: Passiontide; God: peace of; Proper 9: Year C; Trust and Confidence; Passiontide

Tune Information

• Name: CROSS OF JESUS
• Composer: John Stainer (1840-1901)
• Meter: 87 87
• Key: G Major