Christian Hymns ‎#79

79. 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,
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 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
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: TheChurch Year: Ascension; Christ: Cross of; Christ: King; Christ: Victor
• Notes: Now Public Domain. T. Kelly, 1820.

Tune Information

• Name: BEDFORD
• Composer: W. Wheall (1729)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.