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When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,997 hymnals Scripture: Mark 15 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 cross 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 an offering far too small;
love so amazing, so divine,
demands my soul, my life, my all. Topics: Discipleship; Holy Week (Good Friday); Praise of God; Sunday of the Passion Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
The Head That Once Was Crowned
Author: Thomas Kelly, 1769-1855 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 511 hymnals Scripture: Mark 15 First Line: The head that once was crowned with thorns Topics: Easter (season); Sunday of the Passion; Christian Life; Ascension and Exaltation Used With Tune: ST. MAGNUS
The Head That Once Was Crowned
Low in the Grave He Lay
Author: Robert Lowry Meter: 11.10 with refrain Appears in 425 hymnals Scripture: Mark 15:42-47, 16:1-8 Refrain First Line: Up from the grave he arose Lyrics: 1 Low in the grave he lay, Jesus, my Savior!
Waiting the coming day, Jesus, my Lord!
Refrain:
Up from the grave he arose,
with a mighty triumph o’er his foes!
He arose a victor from the dark domain,
and he lives forever with his saints to reign!
He arose! He arose!
Alleluia! Christ arose!
2 Vainly they watch his bed, Jesus, my Savior!
Vainly they seal the dead, Jesus, my Lord! [Refrain]
3 Death cannot keep its prey, Jesus, my Savior!
He tore the bars away, Jesus, my Lord! [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ Death of; Reign of Christ Used With Tune: CHRIST AROSE Text Sources: Brightest and Best, 1875
Low in the Grave He Lay
Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb!
Author: Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 342 hymnals Scripture: Mark 15:46 Lyrics: 1 Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb!
Take this new treasure to thy trust;
And give these sacred relics room
To seek a slumber in the dust.
2 Nor pain, nor grief, nor anxious fear
Invade thy bounds; no mortal woes
Can reach the peaceful sleeper here,
While angels watch the soft repose.
3 So Jesus slept; God's dying Son
Passed through the grave, and blessed the bed;
Rest here, blessed saint! til from his throne
The morning break, and pierce the shade.
4 Break from his throne, illustrious morn!
Attend, O earth! his sovereign word;
Restore thy trust; a glorious form
Shall then ascend and meet the Lord. Topics: Life and Death; At the Grave
Unveil thy bosom, faithful tomb!
Take Up Your Cross, the Saviour Said
Author: Charles William Everest (1814-1877) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 297 hymnals Scripture: Mark 15 Lyrics: 1 Take up your cross, the Saviour said,
if you would my disciple be;
deny yourself, the world forsake,
and humbly follow after me.
2 Take up your cross; let not its weight
fill your weak soul with vain alarm;
his strength shall bear your spirit up,
and brace your heart, and nerve your arm.
3 Take up your cross, nor heed the shame,
and let your foolish pride be still:
your Lord for you endured to die
upon a cross, on Calvary's hill.
4 Take up your cross, then, in his strength,
and calmly every danger brave;
'twill guide you to a better home,
and lead to victory o'er the grave.
5 Take up your cross and follow Christ,
nor think till death to lay it down;
for only those who bear the cross
may hope to wear the glorious crown. Topics: Call and Vocation; Discipleship; Pilgrimage; Sunday of the Passion Used With Tune: BRESLAU
Take Up Your Cross, the Saviour Said
What Child Is This
Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.8.6.7 Appears in 204 hymnals Scripture: Mark 15:16-41 First Line: What child is this, who, laid to rest Lyrics: 1 What child is this, who, laid to rest,
on Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
while shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King,
whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
haste, haste to bring him laud,
the babe, the son of Mary!
2 Why lies he in such mean estate
where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear; for sinners here
the silent Word is pleading.
Nails, spear shall pierce him through,
the cross be borne for me, for you;
hail, hail for Word made flesh,
the babe, the son of Mary!
3 So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh;
come, peasant, king, to own him.
The King of kings salvation brings;
let loving hearts enthrone him.
Raise, raise the song on high,
the virgin sings her lullaby;
joy, joy, for Christ is born,
the babe, the son of Mary.
Topics: Biblical Names and Places Mary; Church Year Christmas Used With Tune: GREENSLEEVES
What Child Is This
Praise to the Holiest in the Height
Author: John Henry Newman (1801-1890) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 170 hymnals Scripture: Mark 14, 15 Lyrics: 1 Praise to the Holiest in the height,
and in the depth be praise;
in all his words most wonderful,
most sure in all his ways.
2 O loving wisdom of our God!
When all was sin and shame,
a second Adam to the fight
and to the rescue came.
3 O generous love! that flesh and blood,
which did in Adam fail,
should strive afresh against the foe,
should strive and should prevail:
4 and that the highest gift of grace
should flesh and blood refine;
God's presence and his very self,
and essence all-divine;
5 who in the garden secretly,
and on the cross on high,
should teach his followers, and inspire
to suffer and to die.
6 Praise to the Holiest in the height,
and in the depth be praise;
in all his words most wonderful,
most sure in all his ways. Topics: Holy Week (Good Friday); Praise of God; Sunday of the Passion Used With Tune: GERONTIUS
Praise to the Holiest in the Height
Lead Me to Calvary
Author: Jennie E. Hussey, 1874-1958 Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 128 hymnals Scripture: Mark 15:42 First Line: King of my life, I crown thee now Refrain First Line: Lest I forget Gethsemane Lyrics: 1 King of my life, I crown thee now,
thine shall the glory be;
lest I forget thy thorn-crowned brow,
lead me to Calvary.
Refrain:
Lest I forget Gethsemane,
lest I forget thine agony,
lest I forget thy love for me,
lead me to Calvary.
2 Show me the tomb where thou wast laid,
tenderly mourned and wept;
angels in robes of light arrayed
guarded thee while thou slept. [Refrain]
3 Let me, like Mary through the gloom,
come with a gift to thee;
show to me now the empty tomb,
lead me to Calvary. [Refrain]
4 May I be willing, Lord, to bear
daily my cross for thee;
even thy cup of grief to share,
thou hast borne all for me. [Refrain] Used With Tune: DUNCANNON
Lead Me to Calvary
O Sacred Head, Surrounded
Author: Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877); Arnulf of Louvain (1200?-1250?); Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676); James Waddell Alexander (1804-1853) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 88 hymnals Scripture: Mark 14, 15 Lyrics: 1 O sacred head surrounded
by crown of piercing thorn;
O royal head so wounded,
reviled, and put to scorn:
death's shadows rise before you,
the glow of life decays,
yet angel hosts adore you
and tremble as they gaze!
2 Your youthfulness and vigour
are spent, your strength is gone,
and in your tortured figure
I see death drawing on:
what agony of dying,
what love, to sinners free!
My Lord, all grace supplying,
O turn your face on me!
3 Your sinless soul's oppression
was all for sinners' gain;
mine, mine was the transgression,
but yours the deadly pain:
I bow my head, my Saviour,
for I deserve your place;
O grant to me your favour,
and heal me by your grace.
4 What language shall I borrow
to thank you, dearest Friend,
for this your dying sorrow,
your mercy without end?
Lord, make me yours for ever:
your servant let me be;
and may I never, never
betray your love for me. Topics: Holy Week (Good Friday) Used With Tune: PASSION CHORALE Text Sources: rev. Hymns for Today's Church, 1982
O Sacred Head, Surrounded
Resting from his work today
Author: Rev. Thomas Whytehead (1815-1843) Appears in 77 hymnals Scripture: Mark 15:46 Topics: The Lord Jesus Christ Used With Tune: GETHSEMANE
Resting from his work today
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