Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes #245 (1899) Lyrics: 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. Topics: Christ Passion of; Consecration; Cross of Christ; Glorying in the Cross; Lent Languages: English Tune Title: KINGSLEY
When I survey the wondrous cross