Journeysongs (3rd ed.) ‎#387

387. 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 Lord;
The vain things that now tempt me most,
I sacrifice them to his blood.

3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet,
The pain and love flow mingled down;
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

4 Were ev'ry realm of nature mine,
My gift would still be 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: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Luke 7:47
  ;
  Matthew 26:28
  ;
  John 19:2
  ;
  John 19:17-18
  ;
  John 19:34
  ;
  Romans 5:6-11
  ;
  1 Corinthians 1:17-18
  ;
  1 Corinthians 1:31
  ;
  1 Corinthians 2:2
  ;
  Galatians 6:14
  ;
  Ephesians 1:6-8
  ;
  Ephesians 2:13
  ;
  Philippians 3:3-11
  ;
  Colossians 1:13-23
  ;
  Hebrews 9:12-26
  ;
  1 Peter 1:21
  ;
  1 Peter 2:24
  ;
  1 John 2:15-16
• Topic: Cross; Devotional; Devotions: Stations of the Cross; Salvation; Suffering; The Liturgical Year: Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday); The Liturgical Year: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord; The Liturgical Year: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14); The Liturgical Year: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Tune Information

• Name: HAMBURG
• Composer: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: LM
• Key: F Major or modal