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Text:In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Author:John Bowring (1792-1872)
Tune:RATHBUN
Composer:Ithamar Conkey (1815-1867)

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



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