In the cross of Christ I glory (Ithamar Conkey)
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- (Posted 2022-07-26) CPDL #70152:
- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2022-07-26). Score information: A4, 1 page, 46 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: The hymn with harmony and underlaid words in the version published in The Hymnal 1982.
- (Posted 2022-07-26) CPDL #70151:
- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2022-07-26). Score information: A4, 1 page, 106 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: The hymn in the version published in The Hymnal 1982, melody with words.
General Information
Title: In the cross of Christ I glory
Composer: Ithamar Conkey
Tune: Rathbun
Lyricist: John Bowring
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 87. 87
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella or keyboard
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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.