Hymns and Tunes 1886 315
When I survey the wondrous cross
Words: Isaac WattsMusic: E. S. WeidemeyerTune: McCabeL. M.
1When 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.
2See, 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?
3Since 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.
4Were 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.
- Words
- Isaac Watts
- Music
- E. S. Weidemeyer
- Tune
- McCabe
- Also sung to
- Hamburg (Hymns and Tunes 1886 #391)
- Meter
- L. M.
Public Domain
The verse
- Meter
- 8.8.8.8 · as printed
- Foot
- iambic (da-DUM) · 70% of beats fit
- Rhyme
- ABAB
Could also be sung to Old Hundredth, Duke Street, Germany, Deus Tuorum Militum, Federal Street · same meter and stresses; not printed with these words, so try it first.
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