Common Praise (1998) ‎#386

386. 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 cross 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: 1998
• Scripture:
  Numbers 21:4-9
  ;
  Matthew 27:11-54
  ;
  Mark 15:1-47
  ;
  Luke 23:1-49
  ;
  John 3:14-21
  ;
  John 18:1-19:42
  ;
  1 Corinthians 1:18-31
  ;
  Galatians 6:1-16
  ;
  Philippians 2:1-13
  ;
  Colossians 1:15-29
  ;
  Hebrews 9:11-15
  ;
  Hebrews 12:1-3
  ;
  1 Peter 2:19-25
• Topic: Discipleship; Holy Week (Good Friday); Praise of God; Sunday of the Passion

Tune Information

• Name: ROCKINGHAM
• Harmonizer: Edward Miller (1731-1807)
• Composer (descant): David R. Riley (1947-)
• Meter: LM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Psalmody in Miniature, Second Supplement, 1780?
• Copyright: Descant © David R. Riley