African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#147

147. 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 an offering 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: 2011
• Scripture:
  Galatians 6:14
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Suffering and Death; Consecration; Cross
• Notes: Alternate tune: ROCKINGHAM OLD

Tune Information

• Name: EUCHARIST
• Composer: Isaac B. Woodbury, 1819-1858
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major