Jesus, Thy Head, Once Crowned With Thorns (Little Flock Hymnbook #285)

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Jesus, Thy head, once crowned with thorns,

Is crowned with glory now;

Heaven’s royal diadem adorns

The mighty Victor’s brow.

“And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.” (Revelation 6:2)

2

Thou glorious light of courts above,

Joy of the saints below,

To us still manifest Thy love,

That we its depths may know.

“And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.” (Revelation 2:23)

“That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love. May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height. And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.” (Ephesians 3:17-19)

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.

“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:2)

“If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.” (1 Peter 4:14)

“And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.” (Revelation 19:16)

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.

“If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us.” (2 Timothy 2:12)

5

To us Thy cross is life and health;

’Twas shame and death to Thee;

Our present glory, joy and wealth,

Our everlasting stay.

“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:2)

“And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” (Philippians 2:8)

“But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” (Galatians 6:14)

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