Single-Hymn Studies
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Deep-Dive Study Kit
Isaac Watts' 1707 hymn of the cross
A study of the hymn many call the finest in the English language — Watts' quiet, unflinching look at the cross. His story, the scripture woven through each verse, and reflection prompts well suited to Holy Week.
$11 USD
- Full public-domain lyrics (Watts, 1707)
- Biography of Isaac Watts, the father of English hymnody
- Scripture cross-references, anchored in Galatians 6:14
- Reflection prompts for Lent, Holy Week and Communion
- Print-ready PDF in US Letter and A4
How to use it
A six-page study of When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, written by Isaac Watts for a Communion service and rooted in Paul's boast in nothing but the cross of Christ. It opens with the complete public-domain text, tells the story of Watts, the dissenting minister who reshaped English congregational song, traces the scripture each stanza leans on, and closes with reflection questions and a short reading plan suited to Lent and Holy Week. Print it, mark it up, and keep it in your hymn binder.
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