Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#354

354. 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: Rev. Isaac Watts (1707)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Topic: Blood of Christ; Communion Service; Consecration; Cross of Christ; Death of Christ, Burial, and Descent Into Hell; Forsaking the World; Love of Christ; Renunciation; Sufferings of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: HAMBURG
• Arranger: Lowell Mason (1824)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Gregorian Chant