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Text: | In the cross of Christ I glory |
Author: | John Bowring, 1792-1872 |
Author (v. 2): | Charles Louis Fouvy, 1928- |
Tune: | STUTTGART |
Harmonizer: | William Henry Havergal, 1793-1870 |
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.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | In the cross of Christ I glory |
Author (v. 2): | Charles Louis Fouvy, 1928- |
Author: | John Bowring, 1792-1872 (alt.) |
Meter: | 87.87 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1999 |
Scripture: | ; ; ; |
Topic: | Adversity; Assurance; Celebration of Faith(11 more...) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | STUTTGART |
Harmonizer: | William Henry Havergal, 1793-1870 |
Meter: | 87.87 |
Key: | F Major |
Source: | Adapted from a choral in 'Psalmodia Sacra', Gotha 1715 |