When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Sunday seems like a perfect day to post favorite hymns during my 31 Days of Killer Quotes series. Read slowly and meditate upon these beautiful lyrics.

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 present far too small,
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all.
~Isaac Watts, 1674-1748

Wishing you a blessed week!

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