Eng:619  Chin:455  Kor:455  Span:-  Tag:619  Fra:-  Por:- 

Lyrics:John Bowring
Music:Ithamar Conkey
Meter:8.7.8.7

This hymn has a unique tune

 

 1  In the cross of Christ I glory,

       Tow'ring o'er the wrecks of time;

    All the light of sacred story

       Gather 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.