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Hymnal Number
452Resource Type:
Keys included:
F
About this Hymn
Inspired by Galatians 6:14, the same passage that gave us "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross," and penned by the brilliant Sir John Bowring; the powerful image of the cross towering over a troubled world is both striking and deeply comforting. It helps us remember that, in the midst of life's struggles, the cross remains our source of hope, joy, and ultimate victory.
Lyrics
Verse 1
In the cross alone I glory, recognition laying down; greatest treasures count as worthless, standing next to heaven's crowns, standing next to heaven's crowns.
Chorus
In the cross alone I glory, nothing of my own to give— only that which Christ has offered for my soul that I may live, for my soul that I may live.
Verse 2
In the cross alone I glory, ever reaching for the prize; pressing on and laying hold of that for which my Savior died, that for which my Savior died.
Verse 3
In the cross alone I glory, holding fast the word of life; toiling not in vain, but being poured out as a sacrifice, poured out as a sacrifice.
Verse 4
Never will I seek the glory that was never meant for me; always heavenward reflecting, all to Jesus to receive, all to Jesus to receive.
In the cross alone I glory, recognition laying down; greatest treasures count as worthless, standing next to heaven's crowns, standing next to heaven's crowns.
Chorus
In the cross alone I glory, nothing of my own to give— only that which Christ has offered for my soul that I may live, for my soul that I may live.
Verse 2
In the cross alone I glory, ever reaching for the prize; pressing on and laying hold of that for which my Savior died, that for which my Savior died.
Verse 3
In the cross alone I glory, holding fast the word of life; toiling not in vain, but being poured out as a sacrifice, poured out as a sacrifice.
Verse 4
Never will I seek the glory that was never meant for me; always heavenward reflecting, all to Jesus to receive, all to Jesus to receive.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Brian Petak © 2005 worshiptogether.com Songs (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)