The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#128

128. 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 Lord;
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.

Text Information

• First Line: When I survey the wondrous cross
• Title: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
• Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) (1707)
• Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Galatians 6:14
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Jesus Christ: Suffering, Death of
• Notes: By whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. Gal. 6:14.

Tune Information

• Name: ROCKINGHAM OLD
• Adapter: Edward Miller, 1731-1807 (1790)
• Arranger (harmony): Compiler (1965)
• Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8.
• Key: D Major
• Source: A. William's Supplement to Psalmody, c. 1780
• Copyright: Harmony arrangement Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: M.M. 76