
Author: John Bowring, 1792-1872 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #379 (1986) 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: Lent; Passiontide Languages: English Tune Title: WYCHBOLD
In the Cross of Christ I glory