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Text:When I survey the wondrous Cross
Tune:ROCKINGHAM

74. 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 Thy 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 a Saviour's 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
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1883
Topic: Our Lord Jesus Christ: His Death
Tune Information
Name: ROCKINGHAM
Meter: L. M.
Key: E♭ Major



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