Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#476

476. 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 tribute 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
• Author: Isaac Watts (1709, alt.)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Church Year: Passion; Fourth Sunday in Lent
• Notes: Alternate Tune: HAMBURG, #289

Tune Information

• Name: ROCKINGHAM (New)
• Composer: Lowell Mason, Mus. Doc. (1880)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Key: G Major