In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Words: John Bowring · Music: Psalmodia Sacra, 1715, The Hymnal, Presbyterian, 1895, C. F. Witt · 1825

Verse 1
In the cross of Christ I glory,
tow'ring o'er the wrecks of time;
all the light of sacred story
gathers round its head sublime.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 5
In the cross of Christ I glory,
tow'ring o'er the wrecks of time;
all the light of sacred story
gathers round its head sublime.

Words: John Bowring, 1825 | Music: C. F. Witt's Psalmodia Sacra, 1715; harm. Presbyterian The Hymnal, 1895

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