In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Authors

John Bowring, 1792-1872

Year

1825

Example Text

In the cross of Christ I glory, Towering over the wrecks of time...

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Scripture References

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• Psalm 149:4
• Isaiah 35:10; 54:10; 55:12
• Matthew 10:33; 16:21-28; 27:11-54
• Mark 8:27-38
• Luke 9:18-27; 14:27
• John 12:32; 14:27; 16:22; 16:33; 19:16-18
• Romans 1:16-17; 3:22-31; 5:1-11; 8:28-29; 15:13
• 1 Corinthians 1-2
• 2 Corinthians 4:1-12; 7:4
• Galatians 2:20; 5:11; 6
• Ephesians 2:11-22
• Philippians 2:5-11; 3:3-9; 4:4-7
• Colossians 1:15-29
• Hebrews 1:3; 2:9; 12:2
• 1 Peter 1:8-9; 2:24

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 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. United Methodist Hymnal, 1989

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