Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#145

145. 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 joy of all who dwell above,
The joy of all below;
To whom He manifests His love,
And grants His name to know.

3 To us Thy cross, with all its shame,
With all its grace, be given;
Though earth disowns Thy lowly name,
All worship it in heaven.

4 Who suffer with Thee, Lord, below,
They reign with Thee above;
Then let it be our joy to know
This way of peace and love.

5 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)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Christ: Coronation of; Christ: Joy of believers in; Christ: Praise to; Praise: To Christ

Tune Information

• Name: MANOAH
• Composer: Franz J. Haydn
• Meter: C. M.