The head that once was crowned
with thorns
Is crowned with glory now;
A royal diadem adorns
The mighty victor’s brow.
2
The highest place that heaven affords
Is His, is His by right;
The King of kings and Lord of lords,
And heaven’s eternal light.
3
The joy of all who dwell above,
The joy of all below,
To whom He manifests His love,
And grants His Name to know.
4
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Thomas Kelly (1769-1855)