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The United Methodist Hymnal · No. 299 · Words: Isaac Watts · Tune: ROCKINGHAM
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →Written by Isaac Watts in 1707, this Passion hymn invites believers to meditate on the crucifixion of Christ, weighing his suffering and love against all earthly pride and gain. Widely regarded as one of the greatest hymns in the English language.
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
to 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 an offering
far too small;
Love so amazing,
so divine,
demands my soul,
my life, my all.
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