Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#99

99. The head that once was crown'd with thorns

1 The Head that once was crown'd with thorns,
Is crown'd with glory now;
A royal diadem adorns
The mighty Victor's brow.

2 The highest place that heaven affords
Is His by sov'reign 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 The cross to us 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 crown'd with thorns
• Author: Thomas Kelly (1820)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Church Year: Ascension; Ascension Day
• Notes: Alternate Tune: ROMBERG, #100

Tune Information

• Name: BURLINGTON
• Composer: John Frecklton Burrowes (1830)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Key: E♭ Major