The Wonderful Cross Chords

by Chris-Tomlin - Chris Tomlin, Isaac Watts, J.D Walt, Jesse Reeves, and Lowell Mason


Verse 1
D5
When I survey the wondrous cross
D5
On which the prince of glory died
D5
My richest gain I count but loss
D5
And pour contempt on all my pride


Verse 2
D5
See from his head, His hands, His feet
D5
Sorrow and love flow mingled down
D5
Did ever such love and sorrow meet
D5
Or thorns compose so rich a crown


Chorus
D     G              D/F#
O the wonderful cross
      G              D/F#
O the wonderful cross
           G
Bids me come and die
        D/F#           A
and find that I may truly live
      G              D/F#
O the wonderful cross
      G              D/F#
O the wonderful cross
            G
All who gather here
       D/F#                         A
By grace draw near and bless your name


Verse 3
D5
Were the whole realm of nature mine
D5
That were an of-f’ring far to small
D5
Love so amazing so divine
D5
Demands my soul, my life, my all


Chorus 4x

The Wonderful Cross Lyrics:

Verse 1
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

Verse 2
See from his head, His hands, His feet
Sorrow and love flow mingled down
Did ever such love and sorrow meet
Or thorns compose so rich a crown

Chorus
O the wonderful cross
O the wonderful cross
Bids me come and die
and find that I may truly live
O the wonderful cross
O the wonderful cross
All who gather here
By grace draw near and bless your name

Verse 3
Were the whole realm of nature mine
That were an of-f’ring far to small
Love so amazing so divine
Demands my soul, my life, my all

Chorus 4x

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About This Song

“The Wonderful Cross” by Chris Tomlin is a worship song centered on the cross, atonement, grace, sacrifice, and the love of Christ. It is commonly used as a Good Friday worship song or reflective response song because its modern hymn setting helps the congregation remember the wonder of Christ’s sacrifice and respond with gratitude, humility, and surrender.

  • Artist: Chris Tomlin
  • Authors: Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Isaac Watts, J.D. Walt, Lowell Mason
  • Original Key: D
  • Suggested Worship Key: D
  • Album: The Noise We Make
  • CCLI Song Number: 3148435
  • Meter: 4/4
  • Style: Ballad
  • Tempo: Medium slow
  • Common Themes: cross, atonement, grace, sacrifice, worship
  • Best For: Good Friday, communion, response, reflection, hymn worship
  • Difficulty: Easy

Last reviewed by: Nathanial Crowe