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Jesus, Thy head, once crown'd with thorns,
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| 1. | Jesus, Thy head, once crown'd with thorns, |
| | Is crown'd with glory now; |
| | Heaven's royal diadem adorns |
| | The mighty Victor's brow. |
| 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 giv'n; |
| | Though earth disowns Thy lowly name, |
| | God honors it in heav'n. |
| 4. | Who suffer with Thee, Lord, today, |
| | Shall also with Thee reign: |
| | Then let it be our joy to pay |
| | The price, this goal attain. |
| 5. | To us Thy cross is life and health; |
| | 'Twas shame and death to Thee; |
| | Our present glory, joy and wealth, |
| | Our everlasting stay. |