Rodeheaver's Gospel Solos and Duets ‎#90

90. The Crown of Thorns

1 Despised and rejected;
Acquainted with grief;
In sorrow He suffered
To bring man relief;
His pathway was sorrow,
His pillow was thorns,
And these make the crown that His forehead adorns,
And these make the crown that His forehead adorns.

2 O love all surpassing,
Amazing to see;
To bear uncomplaining
Theses sorrows for me;
His pathway was sorrow,
His pillow was thorns,
And these make the crown that His forehead adorns,
And these make the crown that His forehead adorns.

3 Like sheep we have wandered;
Each turned to his way;
The Lord on the Shepherd
The burdens must lay;
His pathway was sorrow,
His pillow was thorns,
And these make the crown that His forehead adorns,
And these make the crown that His forehead adorns.

4 O sad Man of Sorrow,
So little esteemed;
In anguish more trying
Than mortal has dreamed;
His pathway was sorrow,
His pillow was thorns,
And these make the crown that His forehead adorns,
And these make the crown that His forehead adorns.

Text Information

• First Line: Despised and rejected
• Title: The Crown of Thorns
• Author: John R. Clements
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1925
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 53

Tune Information

• Name: [Despised and rejected]
• Composer: Marie D. Forrest