You help make Hymnary.org possible. More than 10 million people from 200+ countries found hymns, liturgical resources and encouragement on Hymnary.org in 2025, including you. Every visit affirms the global impact of this ministry.

If Hymnary has been meaningful to you this year, would you take a moment today to help sustain it? A gift of any size—paired with a note of encouragement if you wish—directly supports the server costs, research work and curation that keep this resource freely available to the world.

Give securely online today, or mail a check to:
Hymnary.org
Calvin University
3201 Burton Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Thank you for your partnership, and may the hope of Advent fill your heart.

Click here to donate to Hymnary.org I have already donated. Please don't show this to me again
Text:In the Cross of Christ We Glory
Author:Sir John Bowring
Tune:[In the cross of Christ we glory] (Cole)
Composer:G. M. Cole

96. In the Cross of Christ We Glory

1 In the cross of Christ we glory,
Towering o'er the wrecks of time;
All the light of sacred story
Gathers 'round its head sublime.

Refrain:
'Tis the cross of our salvation,
May we love it more and more,
And, with heavenly exultation,
Sing its glories o'er and o'er.

2 When the woes of life o'ertake us,
Hopes deceive, and fears annoy,
Never shall the cross forsake us;
Lo! it glows with peace and joy. [Refrain]

3 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure,
By the cross are sanctified;
Peace is there that knows no measure,
Joys that through all time abide. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: In the cross of Christ we glory
Title: In the Cross of Christ We Glory
Author: Sir John Bowring
Refrain First Line: 'Tis the cross of our salvation
Publication Date: 1883
Scripture:
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [In the cross of Christ we glory] (Cole)
Composer: G. M. Cole
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI
More media are available on the text authority page.

Suggestions or corrections? Contact us
It looks like you are using an ad-blocker. Ad revenue helps keep us running. Please consider white-listing Hymnary.org or getting Hymnary Pro to eliminate ads entirely and help support Hymnary.org.