The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#150

150. 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 by sovereign 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The head that once was crowned with thorns
• Title: The Head That Once Was Crowned with Thorns
• Author: Thomas Kelly (1820, a.)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  2 Timothy 2:12
• Topic: Church Year: Ascension; Third Sunday after Easter; Ascension; Christ glorified; Names and Office of Christ: Joy; Names and Office of Christ: King; Names and Office of Christ: Lord of lords; Names and Office of Christ: Victor; Man glorified; Trials

Tune Information

• Name: NOTTINGHAM (ST. MAGNUS)
• Composer: Jeremiah Clarke (1709)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major