Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#392

392. When I survey the wondrous cross

1 When I survey the wondrous cross
where the young 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 an offering 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: Isaac Watts (1674-1748)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  Galatians 6:14
  ;
  John 19:1-37
  ;
  Psalm 107:40
  ;
  Romans 12:1
• Topic: Life in Christ: Christ Incarnate - Passion and Death; Jesus: cross; Offering: of self

Tune Information

• Name: ROCKINGHAM (COMMUNION)
• Arranger: Edward Miller (1731-1807)
• Harmonizer: David Evans (1874-1948)
• Meter: LM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Melody Tunbridge from A Second Supplement to Psalmody in Miniature, c. 1780
• Copyright: © Oxford University Press