The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#107

107. 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 harm 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: When I survey the wondrous cross
• Title: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
• Author: Isaac Watts (1707, a.)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Church Year: Holy Week; Holy Week; Good Friday; Blood of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: VICARIA
• Composer: James Remington Fairlamb (1864)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A Major