Crown Him with Many Crowns Lyrics
| Words: | Bridges, Thring |
|---|---|
| Music: | George Elvey |
| Key: | C to D major |
| Time Sig: | 4/4 |
| Tempo: | 118 | up tempo |
| Tune: | DIADEMATA |
| Meter: | S.M.D. |
| CCLI #: | 5253067 |
| Verse: | Revelation 19:12 |
verse 1 Crown Him with many crowns, the Lamb upon His throne, Hark! How the heav'nly anthem drowns all music but its own! Awake, my soul, and sing of Him who died for thee, And hail Him as thy matchless King thro' all eternity. verse 2 Crown Him the Lord of love: behold His hands and side, Rich wounds, yet visible above, in beauty glorified. No angel in the sky can fully bear that sight, But downward bends his wond'ring eye at mysteries so bright. verse 3 Crown Him the Lord of life! Who triumphed o'er the grave, Who rose victorious in the strife for those He came to save. His glories now we sing, who died and rose on high, Who died eternal life to bring and lives that death may die. verse 4 Crown Him the Lord of heav'n! One with the Father known, One with the Spirit thro' Him giv'n from yonder glorious throne. To Thee be endless praise, for Thou for us hast died. Be Thou, O Lord, thro' endless days adored and magnified! Words by Matthew Bridges, Godfrey Thring. Music by George Elvey. HymnCharts.com CCLI #5253067
The King of Kings Exalted
“Crown Him with Many Crowns” is a beloved hymn that magnifies Jesus Christ as the King of Kings, worthy of eternal praise and honor. The lyrics were written in the 19th century by Anglican ministers Matthew Bridges and Godfrey Thring, who drew upon the rich biblical imagery of Revelation to exalt our risen Savior. In 1874, Sir George Job Elvey, a prominent English organist who served the royal family at Chapel Royal, composed the tune DIADEMATA for the text. Elvey’s march-like, celebratory melody perfectly captures the majestic spirit of the words, and has helped cement this hymn as a timeless expression of worship.
Hark! How the Heavenly Anthem Drowns
The opening verse sets the scene of the heavenly throne room, where the Lamb of God is crowned with many diadems (Rev. 19:12). The music of heaven, more glorious than any earthly song, resounds in worship of the matchless King. As we sing this hymn, we join our voices with the eternal chorus, proclaiming:
Crown Him with many crowns the Lamb upon His throne
Hark How the heav’nly anthem drowns all music but its own
Awake my soul and sing of Him who died for thee
And hail Him as thy matchless King thro’ all eternity
What a privilege it is to lift our praise to the One who reigns forever! Let us awaken our souls to adore Him.
Behold His Hands and Side
The second verse turns our gaze to the wounds of Christ, the marks of His sacrificial love. Though now glorified in heaven, the scars in His hands and side remain as an eternal testament to the price He paid for our redemption. Even the angels marvel at this beautiful mystery:
Crown Him the Lord of love behold His hands and side
Rich wounds yet visible above in beauty glorified
No angel in the sky can fully bear that sight
But downward bends his wond’ring eye at mysteries so bright
What wondrous love is this, that Christ would bear the cross for us! Let us crown Him Lord of our hearts today and always.
His Glories Now We Sing
In verse three, we celebrate Christ’s triumph over sin and death. Through His resurrection, He conquered the grave and opened the way to eternal life for all who trust in Him. This is the victory we proclaim:
Crown Him the Lord of life Who triumphed o’er the grave
Who rose victorious in the strife for those He came to save
His glories now we sing who died and rose on high
Who died eternal life to bring and lives that death may die
Because He lives, we too shall live! Let us rejoice in the hope of glory that is ours in Christ.
To Thee Be Endless Praise
The final verse looks ahead to the unending praise that will resound in heaven for all eternity. There, saints and angels will forever magnify the Name above all names – Jesus Christ, the Lord of heaven and earth, one with the Father and Spirit. This is the endless refrain:
Crown Him the Lord of heav’n One with the Father known
One with the Spirit thro’ Him giv’n from yonder glorious throne
To Thee be endless praise for Thou for us hast died
Be Thou O Lord thro’ endless days adored and magnified
Church, let us lift our crowns in joyful worship today, giving glory to the Lamb upon the throne! May our lives be an anthem of praise, until that day when faith becomes sight. What a Savior!
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