Hymns of Truth and Light ‎#202

202. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Text Information

• First Line: When I survey the wondrous cross
• Title: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
• Author: Isaac Watts (1707)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Galatians 6:14
  ;
  Philippians 3:7-8
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Love; Jesus Christ: Suffering and Death

Tune Information

• Name: HAMBURG
• Composer: Lowell Mason (1825)
• Meter: LM
• Key: F Major or modal

Tune Information:

Lowell Mason, great American Congregationalist singing school master and tunebook editor, adapted this tune from a plainsong chant for use with the masterful words by the English Congregationalist Isaac Watts