Church Book ‎#157

157. 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 new 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.

Text Information

• First Line: In the Cross of Christ I glory
• Author: Sir John Bowring (1825)
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Passion; Sundays in Lent
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #61 or #125

Tune Information

• Name: BATTY
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Source from index: "Gnadauer Chor. B." 1735. Har. W. H. Monk