When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (Sankey)
Authors: Isaac Watts • Composers: Ira D. Sankey • Meter: 8.8.8.8. with refrain • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain • Years: 1911 • Bible References: Galatians 6:14
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1. When I survey (When I survey) the wondrous cross (the wondrous cross),
On which the Prince (On which the Prince) of glory died (of glory died),
My richest gain (My richest gain) I count but loss (I count but loss,),
And pour contempt (And pour contempt) on all my pride.
Chorus:
O wondrous cross where Jesus died,
And for my sins was crucified;
My longing eyes look up to Thee,
Thou blessed Lamb of Calvary.
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. 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.