The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#315

315. 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 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?

3 Since I, who was undone and lost,
Have pardon through his name and word;
Forbid it, then, that I should boast,
Save in the cross of Christ, my Lord.

4 Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a tribute far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my life, my soul, my all.

Text Information

• First Line: When I survey the wondrous cross
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Christ: Sufferings and Death
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: McCABE
• Composer: E. S. Widdemer
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #58, 101, or 104.