The Worshiping Church ‎#268

268. 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 heaven affords
is his, is his by right,
the King of kings and Lord of lords,
and heaven’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 given,
their name, an everlasting name,
their joy, the joy of heaven.

5 They suffer with their Lord below,
they reign with him above,
their profit and their joy to know
the mystery 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 (1820)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Psalm 8:5
  ;
  2 Timothy 2:12
  ;
  Hebrews 2:9-10
  ;
  Hebrews 12:2
  ;
  Revelation 17:14
• Topic: Cross of Christ; Crowns; Descants; Heaven; Jesus Christ: Exaltation; Jesus Christ: Passion; Jesus Christ: Reign; Joy

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MAGNUS
• Attributed to: Jeremiah Clarke (1707)
• Composer (descant): Erik Routley (1985)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Desc. © 1985 Hope Publishing Company