When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

A Crucifix on a Church Wall

Image Source = Marlith

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cross_on_Church.JPG)

Hymn Source = The Hymnal 1982, of The Episcopal Church

Words by Isaac Watts (1674-1748)

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1.  When I survey the wondrous cross

where the young 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.

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