209. The Head That Once Was Crowned

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 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
Title: The Head That Once Was Crowned
Author: Thomas Kelly (1820)
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2010
Topic: God the Son: Eastertide; Christian Year-Eastertide; Jesus Christ-Ascension
Tune Information
Name: AZMON
Composer: Carl G. Gläser (1820)
Arranger: Lowell Mason (1839)
Meter: CM
Key: A♭ Major
Notes: Lower keys, No. 332 and No. 520



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