The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#147

147. The Royal Banner Is Unfurled

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 joy to know
The mystery of His love.

5 They suffer with their Lord below,
They reign with Him above;
Their everlasting joy to know
The mystery of His love.

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: The head that once was crowned with thorns
• Title: The Royal Banner Is Unfurled
• Author: Venantius Fortunatus
• Translator: Chandler
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Christ's Passion

Tune Information

• Name: MANOAH
• Composer: Franz J. Hayden (alt.)
• Meter: C M
• Key: A♭ Major