Thursday, September 27, 2018

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

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 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 a tribute far too small
Love so amazing, so divine
 Demands my soul, my life, my all