When i survey Lyrics

When i survey - Remission Choir

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when I survey the wondrous cross

on which the prince of glory died

my richest gain I count but lost

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 an offering far too small.

Love so amazing, so divine,

demands my soul, my life, my all. 

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