When I Survey The Wondrous Cross

(Verse 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

(Verse 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 through his blood

(Verse 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?

(Verse 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