Indexes for The Sacred Harp, 2025 Edition
532 Peace and Joy
Words: John Bowring, 1825
Music: Paine Denson, 1950
Meter: 8s & 7s D.
Copyright: 1960 Sacred Harp Publishing Company
In the cross of Christ I glory,
Tow’ring 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 more luster to the day.
Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure
By the cross are satisfied;
Peace is there that knows no measure,
Joys that from all time abide.
Tow’ring 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 more luster to the day.
Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure
By the cross are satisfied;
Peace is there that knows no measure,
Joys that from all time abide.