| Hymn: | The Head That Once Was Crowned With Thorns |
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| Tune: | St Magnus |
| Words: | Thomas Kelly (1769-1855) |
| Music: | Jeremiah Clarke (c1673-1707) |
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 the 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,
though shame and death to him;
his people's hope, his people's wealth,
their everlasting theme.