Text: | When I Survey the Wondrous Cross |
Author: | Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 |
Tune: | ROCKINGHAM OLD |
Adapter: | Edward Miller, 1731-1807 |
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!
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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 |
Scripture: | ; |
Topic: | Holy Cross Day |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | ROCKINGHAM OLD |
Adapter: | Edward Miller, 1731-1807 |
Meter: | L M |
Key: | D Major |
Source: | Second Supplement to Psalmody in Miniature, London, 1778; The Worshipbook: Services and Hymns, 1972 (Setting) |
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Audio recording: | Piano Harmony (auto-generated) |