Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#439

439. Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious!

1 Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious!
See the Man of Sorrows now,
from the fight returned victorious --
every knee to him shall bow.
Crown him! crown him! crown him! crown him!
crowns become the Victor's brow.

2 Crown the Saviour, angels, crown him!
Rich the trophies Jesus brings;
in the seat of power enthrone him,
while the vault of heaven rings.
Crown him! crown him! crown him! crown him!
crown the Savior King of kings.

3 Sinners in derision crowned him,
mocked the dying Saviour's claim;
saints and angels crowd around him,
own his title, praise his name.
Crown him! crown him! crown him! crown him!
spread abroad the Victor's fame.

4 Hark, those bursts of acclamation!
hark, those loud triumphant chords!
Jesus takes the highest station --
Oh, what joy the sight affords!
Crown him! crown him! crown him! crown him!
King of kings, and Lord of lords!

Text Information

• First Line: Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious!
• Author: Thomas Kelly (1769-1855)
• Meter: 87 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 2:9
  ;
  John 19:1-3
  ;
  Luke 24:4-5
  ;
  Mark 15:16-18
  ;
  Mark 15:25-32
  ;
  Matthew 27:27-29
  ;
  Revelation 5:9-14
  ;
  Revelation 17:14
  ;
  Revelation 19:16
  ;
  Romans 14:11
• Topic: Christ Risen: Ascension; Christian Year: Ascension

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry Thomas Smart (1813-1879)
• Meter: 87 87 87
• Key: B♭ Major