
Author: John Bowring, 1792 - 1872 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #64a (1958) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 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. Topics: The Church Year Lent; The Church Year Holy Week; The Church Year Good Friday; The Life In Christ Comfort and Rest Languages: English Tune Title: RATHBUN
In the Cross of Christ I glory