Together in Song ‎#342

342. 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
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: 88.88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 53:2-6
  ;
  Philippians 3:7-9
  ;
  Romans 12:1-2
• Topic: Consecration; Good Friday; Grace; Humility; Jesus Christ: Passion and Cross; Jesus Christ: Redeemer; Our Sacrifice; Personal Response to Jesus; Saints Days and Holy Days: St Paul

Tune Information

• Name: ROCKINGHAM
• Composer: Edward Miller, 1735-1807
• Harmonizer: David Evans, 1874-1948
• Meter: 88.88
• Key: D Major