In the cross of Christ I glory

149 Rathbun. 8. 7. 8. 7.

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.

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.
                         John Bowring
                         The Methodist Hymnal 1939 edition