147. The Royal Banner Is Unfurled

1 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 joy to know
The mystery of His love.

5 They suffer with their Lord below,
They reign with Him above;
Their everlasting joy to know
The mystery of His love.

AMEN.

Text Information
First Line: The head that once was crowned with thorns
Title: The Royal Banner Is Unfurled
Author: Venantius Fortunatus
Translator: Chandler
Meter: C M
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Topic: Christ's Passion
Tune Information
Name: MANOAH
Composer: Franz J. Hayden (alt.)
Meter: C M
Key: A♭ Major



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