The head that once was crowned with thorns
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The head that once was crowned with thornsIs crowned with glory now;A royal diadem adornsThe 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.