Celebrating Grace Hymnal ‎#209

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