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.
2. 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.
3. 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?
4. Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a present far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all.
Words: Isaac Watts
Music: Traditional Scottish Melody
Vocalists: Sara DiSalvo, Steve Lively, and Philip Webb
Instrumentalists: Julian Cordero - Drums, David Kaya - Piano, Eric Lan - Violin
Up Next in Season 4
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This is My Father's World (Hymn 31)
1. This is my Father’s world,
And to my list’ning ears,
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the spheres.
This is my Father’s world, I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas;
His hand the wonders wrought.2. This is my Father’s world,
The birds their carols ... -
Hymnology Season 4 (All Songs)
00:00 - Creation Sings (Hymn 29)
3:52 - O Sacred Head Now Wounded (Hymn 271)
8:09 - What Wondrous Love Is This (Hymn 190)
12:20 - How Rich A Treasure We Possess (Hymn 292)
16:16 - Give To Our God Immortal Praise (Hymn 14)
20:09 - When I Survey The Wondrous Cross (Hymn 290)
23:22 - Be Thou My Visi...
