Friday, April 10, 2020

MEDITATION FOR GOOD FRIDAY

WHEN I SURVEY THE WONDROUS CROSS

Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748)
Please, see 1982 Hymnal # 474 for music

1. When I survey the wondrous cross
Where the young 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 an offering far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all.


FOR FURTHER REFLECTION
May Jesus' passion give you strength to pray for and forgive those in your life you find it difficult to forgive.

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