The New Christian Hymnal ‎#77b

77b. 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 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?

3 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: Rev. Isaac Watts (1707)
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Cross
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ROCKINGHAM
• Adapter: Edward Miller (1790)
• Meter: L M
• Incipit: 13421 35655 17655
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: "Psalms of David," 1790 by Edward Miller
• Notes: Public Domain.