In the cross of Christ I glory (John Winter Thompson)

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•  Posted on 2026-03-21(Posted 2026-03-21)  CPDL #88706:   

Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2026-03-21).   Score information: Letter, 7 pages, 102 kB   Copyright: Personal

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Title: In the cross of Christ I glory
Composer: John Winter Thompson
Lyricist: John Bowring
Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem

Language: English
Instruments: Organ

First published: 1928
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Original text and translations

English text

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.