Trinity Hymnal ‎#186

186. 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: When I survey the wondrous cross
• Author: Isaac Watts (1707, text of 1709)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Galatians 6:14
• Topic: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ: Death of; Christ: Deity of; Consecration; Family Worship; Ministry: Ordination; Schools and Colleges

Tune Information

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