In the Cross of Jesus I Glory
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m: Ithamar Conkey, 1849
w: John Bowring, 1825
Tune: Rathbun
Meter: 8.7.8.7.

[Verse 1]
In the cross of Jesus I glory,
Towering o'er the wrecks of time;
All the light of sacred story
Gathers round its head sublime.

[Verse 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.

[Verse 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.

[Verse 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.

[Verse 5]
(Repeat Verse 1)