Trinity Hymnal ‎#215

215. 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 heav'n affords
Is his, is his by right,
The King of kings and Lord of lords,
And heav'n'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 giv'n;
Their name an everlasting name,
Their joy the joy of heav'n.

5 They suffer with their Lord below,
They reign with him above;
Their profit and their joy to know
The myst'ry 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The Head that once was crowned with thorns
• Author: Thomas Kelly (1820)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Acts 2:26
  ;
  Revelation 3:21
• Topic: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ: Atoning work of; Christ: Exaltation of; Christ: Name of; Heaven: Redeemed in; Joy; Union with Christ

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MAGNUS
• Composer: Jeremiah Clark, 1670-1707
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major