Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Together in Song #342 (1999) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 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.
Topics: Consecration; Good Friday; Grâce; Humility; Jesus Christ Passion and Cross; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Our Sacrifice; Personal Response to Jesus; Saints Days and Holy Days St Paul Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-6 Languages: English Tune Title: ROCKINGHAM
When I survey the wondrous cross