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Text: | When I survey the wondrous Cross |
Author: | I. Watts |
Tune: | ROCKINGHAM |
Composer: | E. Miller |
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 Cross 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 | |
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First Line: | When I survey the wondrous Cross |
Author: | I. Watts |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1920 |
Topic: | Lent: Holy Week |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | ROCKINGHAM |
Composer: | E. Miller |
Meter: | L.M. |
Key: | E♭ Major |