Author: Isaac Watts, 1675-1748 Hymnal: Catholic Book of Worship III #382 (1994) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Catholic Book of Worship III Lyrics: 1 When I behold 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;
The vain things that attract 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 all the realms of nature mine,
It would be off'ring far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all! Topics: Holy Week Good Friday; Humility Scripture: Galatians 6:14 Languages: English Tune Title: ROCKINGHAM
When I Behold the Wondrous Cross