♪ When
I surveyed the wondrous cross ♪
♪ On which
the Prince of Glory died ♪
♪ My richest gain I count but loss ♪
♪ And poor contempt on all my pride ♪
♪
Forbid it, Lord,
that I should boast ♪
♪ Saving the death of Christ my Lord ♪
♪ All loving
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 ♪
♪ Where love and sorrow meet ♪
♪ Our thorns compose so rich a crown ♪
♪ Of
nature mine
that were a present far too small ♪
♪ Love so amazing,
so divine ♪
♪ Demands my soul,
my life, my all.
♪