Author: John Bowring Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,517 hymnals First Line: In the cross of Christ I glory, Towering over the wrecks of time Lyrics: 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 ... Topics: Cross of Christ; Christ Cross of; Christ Passion; Christ Sacrifice; Cross of Christ; Passion; Sacrifice
In the Cross of Christ