285. Jesus, Thy Head, Once Crowned With Thorns

C.M.
by T. Kelly
1
Jesus, Thy head, once crowned with thorns,
 
Is crowned with glory now;
 
Heaven’s royal diadem adorns
 
The mighty Victor’s brow.
“And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe.” (John 19:2)
2
Thou glorious light of courts above,
 
Joy of the saints below,
 
To us still manifest Thy love,
 
That we its depths may know.
3
To us Thy cross with all its shame,
 
With all its grace be given;
 
Though earth disowns Thy lowly name,
 
God honors it in heaven.
4
Who suffer with Thee, Lord, below,
 
Shall reign with Thee above;
 
Then let it be our joy to know
 
This way of peace and love.
5
To us Thy cross is life and health;
 
’Twas shame and death to Thee;
 
Our present glory, joy and wealth,
 
Our everlasting stay.
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