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Text:The Wondrous Cross
Author:Isaac Watts
Tune:McCABE
Composer:E. S. Widdemer

172. 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 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?

3 Since I, who was undone and lost,
Have pardon thro' his name and word;
Forbid it, then, that I should boast,
Save in the cross of Christ, my Lord.

4 Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a tribute far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my life, my soul, my all.

Text Information
First Line: When I survey the wondrous cross
Title: The Wondrous Cross
Author: Isaac Watts
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Christ: Cross of Christ
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: McCABE
Composer: E. S. Widdemer
Meter: L. M.
Key: F Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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