Main message: Reflect on the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross.

Bible references:

• V1. "My richest gain I count but loss" (Philippians 3:8)

• V2. "Boast" (Galatians 6:14)

"Vain things" (Ecclesiastes 1:2)

• V3. "His hands, His feet" (Luke 24:30-40)

"Crown of thorns" (Matthew 27:29)

• V4. "Love" (Ephesians 3:17-19)

"My soul, my life, my all" (Deuteronomy 6:5)

Keywords: cross, loss, death, blood, love, rich, present, demands

Interpretation notes:

• The hymn is in 2/2 time. 

• The pattern of a half note followed by two quarter notes appears in the melody. 

• The meter creates a solemn song with forward movement. 

• It is best conducted in two per measure.