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When I survey the wondrous cross

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The Hymnal 1982 (Episcopal)

Metric Index

Modality

D Major

15-Pitch Humming Index

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Author

Isaac Watts [1674-1748]

Harmonizer

Edward Miller [1731-1807]

Language

English

Publication Date

1985

Last Five Uses

• Used on Sep 15, 2024 10:30 as the Recessional Hymn at St. Mark's Episcopal, Honeybrook, PA
• Used on Mar 24, 2016 19:30 as the Communion Hymn at St. Andrew's Episcopal, Glenmoore, PA
• Used on Apr 02, 2015 19:30 as the Communion Hymn at St. Andrew's Episcopal, Glenmoore, PA
• Used on Apr 17, 2014 19:30 as the Communion Anthem at St. Andrew's Episcopal, Glenmoore, PA
• Used on Mar 28, 2013 19:30 as the Communion Hymn at St. Andrew's Episcopal, Glenmoore, PA

Poem Words (Four verses)

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.

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.

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 an offering far too small;
love so amazing, so divine,
demands my soul, my life, my all.