Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) ‎#298

298. 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 (1820)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Acts 2:36
  ;
  Revelation 3:21
• Topic: Jesus Christ: His Exaltation; Christ: Name of; Heaven: Redeemed in; Union with Christ

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MAGNUS
• Attributed to: Jeremiah Clarke (1701)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major