Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#237

237. 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.

Text Information

• First Line: In the cross of Christ I glory, Towering o'er the wrecks of time
• Title: In the Cross of Christ I Glory
• Author: John Bowring (1792-1872) (1825)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Glory and Praise

Tune Information

• Name: RATHBUN
• Composer: Ithamar Conkey (1815-1867) (1849)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.
• Incipit: 51317 65155 63234
• Key: B♭ Major