Laudes Domini ‎#169

169. "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 His dying crimson, like a robe,
Spreads o'er his body on the tree;
Then I am dead to all the globe,
And all the globe is dead to me.

5 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.

Text Information

• First Line: When I survey the wondrous cross
• Title: "The wondrous Cross"
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Sufferings and Death; Christ: Crucifixion of; Christ: Love of; Christ: Sufferings of; Cross: Taking; Self-Denial

Tune Information

• Name: HAMBURG
• Arranger: L. Mason
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major or modal