CPWI Hymnal ‎#196

196. 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, 1769-1854/5
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 12:2
  ;
  Revelation 3:21
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Ascension

Tune Information

• Name: ST MAGNUS
• Composer: Jeremiah Clarke, c1659-1707
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: A Major