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Text:[The head that once was crowned with thorns]
Author:Thomas Kelly
Tune:ST. MAGNUS
Composer (attributed to):Jeremiah Clark
Composer (descant):Charles H. Webb

305. [The head that once was crowned with thorns]

6 The cross he bore is life and health,
though shame and death to him,
his people's hope and wealth,
their everlasting theme.

Text Information
First Line: [The head that once was crowned with thorns]
Author: Thomas Kelly
Language: English
Publication Date: 1991
Notes: The Head That Once Was Crowned (United Methodist Hymnal #326)
Tune Information
Name: ST. MAGNUS
Composer (attributed to): Jeremiah Clark
Composer (descant): Charles H. Webb
Key: G Major
Copyright: Descant © 1991 Abingdon Press
Notes: Descant (Vocal)



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