SDA Hymnal 237
In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Words: John BowringMusic: Ithamar ConkeyTune: RATHBUN8.7.8.7
1In the cross of Christ I glory,
Towering o'er the wrecks of time;
All the light of sacred story
Gathers round its head sublime.
2When 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.
3When the sun of bliss is beaming
Light and love upon my way,
From the cross the radiance streaming
Adds more luster to the day.
4Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure,
By the cross are sanctified;
Peace is there that knows no measure,
Joys that through all time abide.
- Words
- John Bowring
- Music
- Ithamar Conkey
- Tune
- RATHBUN
- Also sung to
- Shirley (Hymns and Tunes 1886 #130)
- Meter
- 8.7.8.7
- Scripture
- Galatians 6:14; 1 Corinthians 2:2
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The verse
- Meter
- 8.7.8.7 · as printed
- Foot
- trochaic (DUM-da) · 86% of beats fit
- Rhyme
- ABAB
Could also be sung to Birabus, Hinman, St Joseph, Stockwell, Wilmot · same meter and stresses; not printed with these words, so try it first.
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