Text: | When I survey the wondrous cross |
Author: | I. Watts (1674-1748) |
Tune: | O WALY WALY |
Arranger: | Noël Tredinnick (born 1949) |
1 When I survey the wondrous cross
on which the prince of glory died,
my richest gain I count as loss,
and pour contempt on all my pride.
2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast
save in the death of Christ my God:
the very 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:
when did such love and sorrow meet,
or thorns compose so rich a crown?
4 Were the whole realm of nature mine,
that were an offering far too small;
love so amazing, so divine,
demands my soul, my life, my all!
Text Information | |
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First Line: | When I survey the wondrous cross |
Author: | I. Watts (1674-1748) |
Meter: | 8 8 8 8 (LM) |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1987 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | God, Saviour: Suffering and Dying; Lent 5, The King and the Kingdom: The Victory of the Cross; Pentecost 18: The Offering of Life |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | O WALY WALY |
Arranger: | Noël Tredinnick (born 1949) |
Meter: | 8 8 8 8 (LM) |
Key: | G Major |
Copyright: | arr. © Noël Tredinnick |
Notes: | Alternative tune: ROCKINGHAM (147a) |