Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#338

338. 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.

4 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?

5 Were the whole realm of nature mine,
that were a present 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 (1707, 1709)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Galatians 6:14
• Topic: Christ: Deity of; Christ: Passion and Atoning Death of; Consecration and Obedience; Family Worship; Ordination

Tune Information

• Name: HAMBURG
• Arranger: Lowell Mason (1824)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Gregorian chant