The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#127

127. 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 Lord;
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. 8.8.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Galatians 6:14
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Jesus Christ: Suffering, Death of
• Notes: God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Gal. 6:14.

Tune Information

• Name: HAMBURG
• Composer: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: M.M. 72