Ancient and Modern ‎#232

232. 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 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 They suffer with their Lord below,
they reign with him above;
their profit and their joy to know
the mystery 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.

Text Information

• First Line: The head that once was crowned with thorns
• Author: Thomas Kelly (1769-1855)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Philippians 2:9-11
  ;
  Hebrews 2:10
• Topic: Ascension Day; Christ the King (The Sunday next before Advent): Year A; Church Year: Ascension; Church Year: Christ the King; Future hope; Heaven; Jesus: Names and images for; Joy; Proper 15: Year C; The Seventh Sunday of Easter: Year B

Tune Information

• Name: ST MAGNUS
• Harmonizer: William Henry Monk (1823-1889)
• Composer (melody): Jeremiah Clarke (c. 1673-1707)
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major
• Source: In Playford's The Divine Companion, 1709