Hymns, #619

Glorying in the Cross - Towering over All

Eng/Kor:619  Chin:455  Span:-  Rus:-  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.

 
Hymn #619