Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#738b

738b. 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 mingling 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 off'ring 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: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Galatians 6:14-15
  ;
  Luke 6:21
  ;
  Philippians 3:7-8
• Topic: Passiontide; Year C: Proper 9

Tune Information

• Name: O WALY WALY
• Arranger: Richard Lloyd
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major
• Source: Somerset folk song collected by Cecil Sharp, 1859-1924
• Copyright: Arr. © 1996 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.