The Worshipbook ‎#589

589. 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, 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.

Amen.

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.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 2:10
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: Opening of Worship; Christian Year: Ascension; Civil Year: Memorial Day; Other Observances: Reformation Day

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MAGNUS
• Composer (attributed to): Jeremiah Clark (1707)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major