The Worshipbook ‎#635

635. 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 present 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
• Title: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
• Author: Isaac Watts (1707, 1709)
• Meter: L.M.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 1:18
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: After Offering; Sacraments: Lord's Supper; Acts of the Church: Confirmation; Christian Year: Lent; Christian Year: Good Friday; Other Observances: Stewardship

Tune Information

• Name: HAMBURG
• Composer or Arranger: Lowell Mason (1825)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Alternative Tune: ROCKINGHAM OLD