Author: Charles Louis Fouvy, 1928-; John Bowring, 1792-1872 Hymnal: Together in Song #349 (1999) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Scripture: Colossians 1:19-20 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 Through the cross, Christ's love empowers us
worldliness and self deny;
by his Spirit it inspires us
him, through love, to glorify.
3 When the woes of life o'ertake me,
hopes deceive and fears annoy,
never shall the cross forsake us,
from it shines our peace and joy.
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. Topics: Adversity; Assurance; Celebration of Faith; Confession of Faith; Consummation in Christ; Cross; Fear; Good Friday; Inner Peace; Jesus Christ Passion and Cross; Joy; Saints Days and Holy Days St Paul; Sanctification; Temptation Languages: English Tune Title: STUTTGART
In the cross of Christ I glory