Evangelical Lutheran Worship ‎#432

432. The Head That Once Was Crowned

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 by sov'reign 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
• Author: Thomas Kelly, 1769-1855
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Topic: Festivals, Commemorations; End Time; Judgment; Reign of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MAGNUS
• Composer: Jeremiah Clarke, 1669-1707
• Meter: C M
• Key: G Major