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.