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About this Hymn
This hymn was written by uncompromising Irish preacher and hymn writer Thomas Kelly. He was banned by his bishop for his strident preaching of gospel truths, and you can detect the wonder, the passion in each of his hymns. This hymn marvels at the juxtaposition of a head crowned with thorns in suffering now crowned with honor and glory at the right hand of the Father. The suffering servant is the everlasting king!
Lyrics
Verse 1
The head that once was crowned with thorns is crowned with glory now; a royal diadem adorns the mighty Victor's brow.
Verse 2
The highest place that heav'n affords is his, is his by right, the King of kings and Lord of lords, and heav'n's eternal Light.
Verse 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.
Verse 4
To them the cross with all its shame, with all its grace, is giv'n, their name, an everlasting name, their joy, the joy of heav'n.
Verse 5
They suffer with their Lord below, they reign with him above, their profit and their joy to know the myst'ry of his love.
Verse 6
The cross he bore is life and health, tho' shame and death to him: his people's hope, his people's wealth, their everlasting theme.
The head that once was crowned with thorns is crowned with glory now; a royal diadem adorns the mighty Victor's brow.
Verse 2
The highest place that heav'n affords is his, is his by right, the King of kings and Lord of lords, and heav'n's eternal Light.
Verse 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.
Verse 4
To them the cross with all its shame, with all its grace, is giv'n, their name, an everlasting name, their joy, the joy of heav'n.
Verse 5
They suffer with their Lord below, they reign with him above, their profit and their joy to know the myst'ry of his love.
Verse 6
The cross he bore is life and health, tho' shame and death to him: his people's hope, his people's wealth, their everlasting theme.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Thomas Kelly, 1820
Music: Jeremiah Clarke, 1707; harm. Bristol Tune Book, 1864, alt.
Music: Jeremiah Clarke, 1707; harm. Bristol Tune Book, 1864, alt.