Church Book ‎#183

183. 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 tribute 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
• Author: Watts (1709, a.)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Good Friday; Lent, Sixth Sunday; Passion Week
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #389

Tune Information

• Name: VICARIA
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index; J. R. Fairlamb, 1864