Worship and Rejoice ‎#261

261. 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 an offering 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
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Scripture:
  Romans 12:1
  ;
  Matthew 27:54
  ;
  John 19:25
  ;
  Psalm 34:2
  ;
  John 3:16
  ;
  Luke 23:47-49
  ;
  Galatians 6:14
  ;
  Mark 15:38-39
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: HAMBURG
• Composer: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Public Domain