Moravian Book of Worship ‎#406

406. Look, O Look, the Sight Is Glorious

1 Look, oh, look, the sight is glorious,
see the man of sorrows now;
from the fight returned victorious,
ev'ry knee to him shall bow.
Crown him! Crown him!
Crown him! Crown him!
Crowns become the victor's brow.

2 Crown the Savior! Angels crown him!
Rich the trophies Jesus brings;
on the seat of pow'r 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,
mocking thus the Savior'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 burst of acclamation!
Hark! those loud triumphant chords!
Jesus takes the highest station;
O, 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. O look, the sight is glorious
• Title: Look, O Look, the Sight Is Glorious
• Author: Thomas Kelly (1809, alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.7. Trochaic
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Matthew 25:31-46
  ;
  Matthew 27:27-31
  ;
  1 Timothy 6:15-16
  ;
  Revelation 7:9-17
• Topic: Reign of Christ; Christ--Victorious; Christian year--Reign of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: UNSER HERRSCHER, UNSER KÖNIG
• Composer: Joachim Neander (1680)
• Arranger: Johann A. Freylinghausen (1704)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.7. Trochaic
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Optional Descant: Hymn 259. 91 A in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns