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In the cross of Christ I glory

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In the cross of Christ I glory
towering over wrecks of time;
all the light of sacred story
gathers round his head sublime.
When earth's sorrows overtake me,
hopes deceive and fears ... (continues)

Written by: Richard Bewes [Find texts by Richard Bewes] [Find tunes by Richard Bewes]

Related Biblical passages:

  • Romans - chapter 5 - verse(s) 1
  • Romans - chapter 15 - verse(s) 13
  • 1 Corinthians - chapter 2 - verse(s) 2
  • 2 Corinthians - chapter 5 - verse(s) 17
  • Galatians - chapter 6 - verse(s) 14
  • Ephesians - chapter 1 - verse(s) 20
  • Philippians - chapter 4 - verse(s) 7
  • Philippians - chapter 3 - verse(s) 10
  • 2 Timothy - chapter 1 - verse(s) 10
  • Hebrews - chapter 1 - verse(s) 3
  • Hebrews - chapter 9 - verse(s) 28
  • Hebrews - chapter 10 - verse(s) 12
  • Revelation - chapter 20 - verse(s) 1-3

Theme(s) of this text:

  • Cross
  • Death, human
  • Glory
  • Hell
  • Joy
  • New creation
  • Pain
  • Peace
  • Pleasure, pleasures
  • Sacrifice of Christ
  • Satan, Bible
  • Sorrow
  • Time

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