The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#455

455. 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: Thomas Kelly, 1769-1855
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004

Tune Information

• Name: ST MAGNUS (NOTTINGHAM)
• Composer: Jeremiah Clarke, c. 1673-1707 (alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major