Verse: D G D When I survey the wondrous cross D G D A On which the prince of glory died, D G D My richest gain I count but loss, D A C2 D And pour contempt on all my pride. Verse 2: D G D See from his head, His hands, His feet, D G D A Sorrow and love flow mingled down. D G D Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, D A C2 C D Or thorns compose so rich a crown.
Chorus: D G D O the wonderful cross, G D O the wonderful cross G Bids me come and die D A and find that I may truly live. G D O the wonderful cross, G D O the wonderful cross G All who gather here D A By grace draw near and bless your name. Verse 3: D G D Were the whole realm of nature mine, D G D A That were an of-f’ring far to small. D G D Love so amazing so di-vi-ne, D A C2 C D Demands my soul, my life, my all. Verse 4: D G D Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, D G D A Save in the death of Christ my God! D G D All the vain things that charm me most, D A C2 C D I sacrifice them to His blood. Chorus: D G D O the wonderful cross, G D O the wonderful cross G Bids me come and die D A and find that I may truly live. G D O the wonderful cross, G D O the wonderful cross G All who gather here D A By grace draw near and bless your name.
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