In the cross of Christ I glory (Anonymous)
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- (Posted 2022-07-25) CPDL #70144:
- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2022-07-25). Score information: A4, 1 page, 34 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: The hymn to the alternative melody Charlestown in the version published in The Hymnal 1982, melody with words underlaid.
- (Posted 2022-07-25) CPDL #70143:
- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2022-07-25). Score information: A4, 1 page, 121 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: he hymn to the alternative melody Charlestown in the version published in The Hymnal 1982, melody with words.
General Information
Title: In the cross of Christ I glory
Composer: Anonymous
Tune: Charlestown
Lyricist: John Bowring
Number of voices: 1v Voicing: Unison
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 87. 87
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1835
Description: Melody from The Southern Harmony
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Original text and translations
English text
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.
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.
When the sun of bliss is beaming
light and love upon my way,
from the cross the radiance streaming
adds new luster to the day.
Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure,
by the cross are sanctified;
peace is there that knows no measure,
joys that through all time abide.
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.