Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#182

182. The head that once was crowned with thorns

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, is his by 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 demonstrates 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 They suffer with their Lord below,
they reign with him above;
their profit and their joy to know
the mystery of his love.

6 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
• Author: T. Kelly (1769-1855)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 (CM)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Topic: God, Saviour: Ascended and Reigning; Easter 2: The Emmaus Road; The Ascension of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MAGNUS
• Composer: J. Clarke (c. 1674-1707)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 (CM)
• Key: G Major