The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#121

121. 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 by sovereign right;
The King of kings, and Lord of lords,
He reigns in glory bright;

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 To them the cross 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
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: Adoration of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: ORTONVILLE
• Composer: Thomas Hastings
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #395, 446, or 183.