Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal ‎#99

99. 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 heav'n affords
Is His by sov'reign right:
The King of kings and Lord of lords,
And heav'n'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 giv'n;
Their name an everlasting name,
Their joy, the joy of heav'n.

5 The cross to us 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
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1880
• Topic: The Church Year: Ascension
• Notes: Author from Index: Kelly

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