Author: Thomas Kelly 1769-1855
Look, you saints, the sight is glorious!
See the Man of sorrows now
from the fight returned victorious;
every knee to him shall bow:
crown him, crown him,
crown him, crown him,
crowns adorn the Victor’s brow.
2. Crown the Saviour, angels, crown him!
Rich the trophies Jesus brings;
in the seat of power enthrone him
while the vault of heaven rings:
crown him, crown him,
crown him, crown him,
crown the Saviour King of kings.
3. Sinners in derision crowned him,
mocking thus the Saviour’s claim;
saints and angels crowd around him,
sing his triumph, praise his name:
crown him, crown him,
crown him, crown him,
spread abroad the Victor’s fame.
4. Hear the shout as he is greeted,
hear those loud triumphant chords!
Jesus Christ in glory seated,
O what joy the sight affords!
crown him, crown him,
crown him, crown him,
King of kings and Lord of lords!
Scriptures: Ezra 3:11-15, Zephaniah 2:14, Zechariah 2:10, Mark 16:19, 1 Peter 3:22, Deuteronomy 10:17, Daniel 2:47, 1 Timothy 6:15, Revelation 17:14, Revelation 19:16, Romans 14:11, Hebrews 1:3, Colossians 2:15, Hebrews 2:9, Philippians 2:10, Isaiah 53:3, Matthew 27:29, Matthew 27:42, Revelation 5:9-13, Numbers 23:21, Mark 15:32, Luke 23:37-38, John 19:2-5, Ephesians 2:16, Mark 15:17-19, John 18:36-37, John 19:14-15, Revelation 19:12-16
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