Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#199

199. The Head That Once Was Crowned

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 manifests 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 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

Text Information

• First Line: The head that once was crowned with thorns
• Title: The Head That Once Was Crowned
• Author: Thomas Kelly (1769-1854)
• Meter: C.M.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Love of Christ for Us

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MAGNUS
• Composer: Jeremiah Clark (1669-1707)
• Arranger: Melwin West (1930-2019) (1984)
• Meter: C.M.
• Incipit: 51275 12323 13452
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Arrangement copyright © 1984 by Melvin West.
• Notes: Alternate Harmony, No. 19