When I survey that Wondrous Cross  

    «The Hymnal» N° 152 (first tune)

Author : Rev. Isaac Watts, Composer : Edward Miller, tune: Rockingham

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.

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.

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?

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.