Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#155

155. 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 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 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 (1674-1748) (1707)
• Meter: L.M.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Galatians 6:14
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Sufferings and Death

Tune Information

• Name: Rockingham Old
• Composer: Edward Miller (1731-1807) (1790)
• Meter: L.M.
• Incipit: 13421 35655 17655
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Alternate tune, MCCABE, No. 401