3006. 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 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,
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
Title: In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Author: John Bowring (1825)
Language: English
Source: Hymns by John Bowring, 1825
Copyright: Public Domain
Notes: There is a story (probably apocryphal) about the inspiration for these words. The tradition is that Bowring was sailing past the coast of Macao, China. On the shore were the remains of an old, fire gutted church. Above the ruins, he saw the church's cross still standing. The title of this hymn was carved on Bowring's tombstone. Alternate tunes: OXFORD (STAINER), John Stainer, 1887; WYCHBOLD, Walter G. Whinfield, 1865-1919
Tune Information
Name: RATHBUN
Composer: Ithamar Conkey (1849)
Incipit: 51317 65155 63234
Key: B♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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