Evangelical Lutheran Worship ‎#803

803. 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: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Topic: Holy Cross Day; Commitment, Discipleship; Atonement; Good Friday; Love
• Notes: Alternate tune: ROCKINGHAM OLD

Tune Information

• Name: HAMBURG
• Composer: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: L M
• Key: F Major