232. The head that once was crowned with thorns

1 The head that once was crowned with thorns
is crowned with glory now:
a royal diadem adorns
the mighty Victor's brow.

2 The highest place that heaven affords
is his, is his by right,
the King of kings, and Lord of lords,
and heaven's eternal Light;

3 The joy of all who dwell above,
the joy of all below,
to whom he manifests his love,
and grants his name to know.

4 To them the cross, with all its shame,
with all its grace, is given:
their name, an everlasting name,
their joy, the joy of heaven.

5 They suffer with their Lord below,
they reign with him above;
their profit and their joy to know
the mystery of his love.

6 The cross he bore is life and health,
though shame and death to him;
his people's hope, his people's wealth,
their everlasting theme.

Text Information
First Line: The head that once was crowned with thorns
Author: Thomas Kelly (1769-1855)
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture: ;
Topic: Ascension Day; Christ the King (The Sunday next before Advent): Year A; Church Year: Ascension (7 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST MAGNUS
Harmonizer: William Henry Monk (1823-1889)
Composer (melody): Jeremiah Clarke (c. 1673-1707)
Meter: CM
Key: G Major
Source: In Playford's The Divine Companion, 1709



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