When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Songtext
von Norton Hall Band

When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died
My richest gain I count but lost
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 through 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 off'ring far too small
Love so amazing, so divine
Demands my soul, my life, my all