Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#97a

97a. 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 a tribute far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: When I survey the wondrous Cross
• Author: Isaac Watts (1707, a.)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church Year: Holy Week

Tune Information

• Name: BRESLAU
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A Major
• Source: Melody in As Hymnodus Sacer, Leipzig, 1625