The Finest of the Wheat ‎#38

38. Calvary! dear Calvary

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.

Refrain:
O Calvary! dear Calvary!
My longing heart is turned to thee;
O Calvary! dear Calvary!
Speak to my heart from Calvary.

2 On Calv’ry’s brow my Savior died
‘Twas there my Lord was crucified,
‘Twas on the cross he bled for me,
And purchased there my pardon free. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

4 ‘Mid rending rocks and dark’ning skies,
My Savior bows his head and dies;
The opening veil reveals the way
To heaven’s joys and endless day. [Refrain]

5 O Jesus, Lord, how can it be
That thou shouldst give thy life for me;
To bear the cross and agony,
In that dread hour on Calvary! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When I survey the wondrous cross
• Title: Calvary! dear Calvary
• Publication Date: 1890
• Scripture:
  Luke 23:33
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [When I survey the wondrous cross]
• Composer: H. R. Palmer
• Notes: Now Public Domain.