Moravian Book of Worship ‎#350

350. 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 through 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 (1707)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Matthew 27:27-31
  ;
  Matthew 27:32-56
  ;
  Mark 15:17-18
  ;
  Mark 15:22-25
  ;
  Luke 23:33-38
  ;
  John 19:16-30
  ;
  Galatians 6:14
• Topic: Holy Week; Christ--Atonement; Christ--Love of; Christian year--Holy Week; Christian year--Lent

Tune Information

• Name: HAMBURG
• Composer: Lowell Mason (1824)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: 22 P in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns