Christian Hymns ‎#27

27. 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
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: TheChurch Year: The Passion; Christ: Cross of; Christ: Love of
• Notes: Now Public Domain. I. Watts, 1707.

Tune Information

• Name: WE THANK THEE, LORD JESUS CHRIST
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: d minor
• Source: German. 1560
• Notes: Public Domain.