T. Kelly

C.M.

THE Head that once was crowned with thorns,

Is crowned with glory now,

A royal diadem adorns

The mighty Victor’s brow.

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The highest place that heaven affords

Is His by sovereign right

The King of kings, and Lord of lords,

He reigns in glory bright.

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The joy of all who dwell above,

The joy of all below

To whom He manifests His love,

And grants His name to know.

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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.

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They suffer with their Lord below,

They reign with Him above,

Their profit and their joy to know

The mystery of His love.

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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.