SDA Hymnal #155
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Topic: Sufferings and Death
Tonic Sol-fa — Stanza 1
Movable-do sol-fa auto-derived from the public-domain melody in Eb. A rehearsal aid — check it against the score before printing.
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Lyrics
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
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 3
Since I, who was undone and lost, Have pardon through His name and word; Forbid it, then, that I should boast, Save in the cross of Christ my Lord.
Verse 4
Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a tribute far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my life, my soul, my all.