February 20th, 2010 by The_Other_Alice

Wow! I found this awesome a cappella version of the hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross,” words by Isaac Watts, music by Lowell Mason. The video did not say who sings this, but it sounds to me like it might be the Second Chapter of Acts (am I right, Mom?) I didn’t embed it here because it plays automatically, but if you click the link above, you can hear it, and maybe tell me who it is. Usually, I am the one who, when I listen to a song, know exactly who it is who is singing it; I can distinguish between people’s voices (talking or singing) very well. But here, I think I need some help. ;)

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.

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.

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