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Title: In the cross of Christ I glory:


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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • When the sun of bliss is beaming
  • Light and love upon my way,
  • From the cross the radiance streaming
  • Adds more lustre to the day.

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  • Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure,
  • By the cross are sanctified
  • Peace is there that knows no measure,
  • Joys that through all time abide.

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  • 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.
  • John Bowring (1792-1872)

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  • St Peters Cathedral, Vatican City
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