Laudes Domini ‎#489

489. "King of kings"

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!
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 the Saviour "King of kings."

3 Sinners in derision crowned him;
Mocking thus the Saviour's claim:
Saints and angels crowd around him,
Own his title, praise his name:
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;
"King of kings and Lord of lords."

Text Information

• First Line: Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious
• Title: "King of kings"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Advent of Christ: To Kingdom
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: FARLAND
• Meter: 8s, 7s, 4s
• Key: B♭ Major