The head that once was crowned with thorns
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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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To them the cross is life and health,
Though shame and death to him;
His people's hope, his people's wealth,
Their everlasting theme.