When I survey the wondrous cross (Christopher W. Hart)
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- Editor: Christopher W. Hart (submitted 2003-07-21). Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 180 kB Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: Revised April 1, 2004
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Title: When I survey the wondrous cross
Composer: Christopher W. Hart
Lyricist: Isaac Watts
Number of voices: 1v Voicing: Solo medium
Genre: Sacred, Anthem
Language: English
Instruments: Piano
Published: The General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church, PO Box 340003, Nashville TN 37203-0003. Web site http://www.umcworship.org. Telephone 877-899-2780, ext. 7070.
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Original text and translations
English text
1. When I survey the wondrous cross
where the 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 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 an offering far too small;
love so amazing, so divine,
demands my soul, my life, my all.