Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #224 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Philippians 3:7-8 Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross,
on which the Christ of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
and pour contempt on all my pride.
2 Forbid it, then, that I should boast,
save in the death of Christ, my God;
All the vain things that charm me most
I sacrifice them to Christ's blood.
3 From sacred head, from hands, and 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 present far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
demands my soul, my life, my all. Topics: Consecration; Good Friday; Holy Week; Year A Good Friday; Year A Holy Saturday; Year A Holy Cross; Year B Good Friday; Year B Holy Saturday; Year B Holy Cross; Year C Lent 5; Year C Good Friday; Year C Holy Saturday; Year C Proper 18; Year C Holy Cross Languages: English Tune Title: HAMBURG
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross