The Singing Of When I Survey The Wondrous Cross -- Instrumental Hymn

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When I Survey The Wondrous Cross is written by Isaac Watts, 1707 and the tune is arranged by Lowell Mason, 1824 from a Gregorian Chant.

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 Lord
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.

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