Praise and Worship ‎#70

70. When I Survey

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.
Die e'er such love and sorrow neet,
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
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1951
• Topic: Atonement

Tune Information

• Name: [When I survey the wondrous Cross]
• Composer: I. B Woodbury