Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#644

644. 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.

Text Information

• First Line: The head that once was crowned with thorns
• Title: The head that once was crowned with thorns
• Author: Thomas Kelly, 1769-1855
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Exodus 3:15
  ;
  Isaiah 56:5
  ;
  John 19:2
  ;
  Mark 15:17-20
  ;
  Matthew 27:29
  ;
  Revelation 19:16
• Topic: Ascensiontide; Year A: Proper 17; Years A, B, and C: Good Friday

Tune Information

• Name: ST MAGNUS
• Composer: Jeremiah Clarke, 1670-1707
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major