| Text: | In the Cross of Christ I glory |
| Author: | John Bowring |
| Tune: | RATHBUN |
| Composer: | Ithamar Conkey |
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.
Amen.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | In the Cross of Christ I glory |
| Author: | John Bowring (1825) |
| Meter: | 8 7, 8 7 |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1917 |
| Topic: | The Church Year: Lent |
| Notes: | Public Domain. |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | RATHBUN |
| Composer: | Ithamar Conkey (1851) |
| Meter: | 8 7, 8 7 |
| Key: | C Major |
| Notes: | Public Domain. |