The Book of Praise ‎#208

208. 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 lustre 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
• Title: In the cross of Christ I glory
• Author: John Bowring, 1792-1872
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Galatians 6:14
• Topic: Church Year: Lent; Cross
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CROSS OF JESUS
• Composer: John Stainer, 1840-1901
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain