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Text:"King of kings"
Tune:FARLAND

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



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