African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#243

243. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

1 When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.

2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ, my God;
All the vain things that charm me most -
I sacrifice them to His blood.

3 See, from His head, His hands, His feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down;
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

4 Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a present far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all.

Text Information

• First Line: When I survey the wondrous cross
• Title: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Galatians 6:14
• Topic: Jesus Christ: His Blood; Jesus Christ: His Cross

Tune Information

• Name: HAMBURG
• Arranger: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: LM
• Key: F Major
• Source: Gregorian Chant