Hymns for the Living Church ‎#176

176. 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 heav'n affords
Is His, is His by 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 The cross He bore is life and health,
Tho' 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
• Author: Thomas Kelly (1820)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Philippians 2:9
  ;
  Hebrews 1:3
• Topic: Ascension and Reign; Christ: Ascension; Christ: Attributes; Christ: Reign

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MAGNUS
• Composer: Jeremiah Clark (1707)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major