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About this Hymn
The hymn is based on Revelation 7:9–15 and is often used during Ascension. In addition to the melody in this hymnal, we often sing it to the same tune as "Angels, from the Realms of Glory" also, and it is a glorious picture of that time after Jesus rose from the dead when he sat down on his throne at the right hand of God. What an amazing thought: whatever our sins, Jesus pleads for us.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious: see the Man of Sorrows now; from the fight returned victorious, ev'ry knee to him shall bow. Crown him, crown him! Crown him, crown him! Crowns become the Victor's brow.
Verse 2
Crown the Savior, angels, crown him; rich the trophies Jesus brings; in the seat of pow'r enthrone him, while the vault of heaven rings. Crown him, crown him! Crown him, crown him! Crown the Savior King of kings.
Verse 3
Sinners in derision crowned him, mocking thus the Savior's claim; saints and angels crowd around him, own his title, praise his name. Crown him, crown him! Crown him, crown him! Spread abroad the Victor's fame!
Verse 4
Hark! those bursts of acclamation! Hark! the loud triumphant chords! Jesus takes the highest station; oh, what joy the sight affords! Crown him, crown him! Crown him, crown him! King of kings and Lord of lords!
Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious: see the Man of Sorrows now; from the fight returned victorious, ev'ry knee to him shall bow. Crown him, crown him! Crown him, crown him! Crowns become the Victor's brow.
Verse 2
Crown the Savior, angels, crown him; rich the trophies Jesus brings; in the seat of pow'r enthrone him, while the vault of heaven rings. Crown him, crown him! Crown him, crown him! Crown the Savior King of kings.
Verse 3
Sinners in derision crowned him, mocking thus the Savior's claim; saints and angels crowd around him, own his title, praise his name. Crown him, crown him! Crown him, crown him! Spread abroad the Victor's fame!
Verse 4
Hark! those bursts of acclamation! Hark! the loud triumphant chords! Jesus takes the highest station; oh, what joy the sight affords! Crown him, crown him! Crown him, crown him! King of kings and Lord of lords!
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Thomas Kelly, 1809
Music: Henry Smart, 1866
Music: Henry Smart, 1866