When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Reveling in the Profound Sacrifice: Unveiling Redemption's Depth
Lyrics
When I survey the wondrous cross
Reflecting on the remarkable crucifixion of Jesus on the cross
On which the Prince of glory died
Noting that it was the death place of the honored Prince of glory
My richest gain I count but loss
Considering all material wealth as insignificant in comparison
And pour contempt on all my pride
Expressing humility and rejecting arrogance
Forbid it Lord, that I should boast
Praying not to boast except in the death of Christ
Save in the death of Christ my God
Recognizing salvation through the death of Christ as the only source of pride
All the vain things that charm me most
Renouncing worldly attractions, dedicating them to Christ's sacrifice
I sacrifice them to His blood
Offering personal desires and attractions to Christ's shed blood
See from His head, His hands, His feet
Observing the physical signs of Christ's suffering - head, hands, and feet
Sorrow and love flow mingled down
Noting the mingling of sorrow and love in the flow of blood
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet?
Pondering whether love and sorrow have ever met to such an extent
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
Considering the crown of thorns as a symbol of profound richness
Were the whole realm of nature mine
Contemplating that even if the entire natural realm were owned
That were an offering (that were an offering) far too small
Acknowledging that offering such possession would still be insufficient
Love so amazing, so divine
Acknowledging the extraordinary and divine nature of love
Demands my soul, my life, my all
Recognizing the demand for complete devotion - soul, life, and all
Love so amazing, so divine
Reiterating the amazing and divine nature of love that requires full commitment
Demands my soul, my life, my all
Affirming the ongoing demand for complete surrender - soul, life, and all
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