Crown Him with many Crowns Lyrics
Tune Name: DIADEMATA
Composer: George J. Elvey
Meter: 6.6.8.6 D
Hymnbook Source: Hymns Ancient & Modern
Verse 1
Crown Him with many crowns, The Lamb upon His Throne;
Hark! How the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own.
Awake, my soul, and sing of Him who died for me,
And hail Him as my matchless King through all eternity.
Verse 2
Crown Him the Lord of Life, Who triumphed over the grave,
And 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 3
Crown Him the Lord of Peace, Whose power a scepter sways
From pole to pole, that wars may cease, and all be prayer and praise
His reign shall know no end, and round His piercèd feet
Fair flowers of paradise extend their fragrance ever sweet.
Verse 4
Crown Him the Lord of Heav’n, enthroned in worlds above,
Crown Him the King to Whom is giv’n the wondrous name of Love
Crown Him with many crowns, as thrones before Him fall;
Crown Him, ye kings, with many crowns, for He is King of all.
Verse 5
Crown Him the Lord of Love, behold His hands and side,
Those wounds, yet visible above, in beauty glorified.
All hail, Redeemer, hail! For Thou has died for me;
Thy praise and glory shall not fail throughout eternity.
Hymn Information:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Crown Him With Many Crowns |
| Author / Lyricist | Matthew Bridges (1800–1894) & Godfrey Thring (1823–1903) |
| Composer / Tune | George J. Elvey (1816–1893) – “Diademata” |
| Date Written / Published | 1851 |
| Historical Context | Written in Victorian England; emphasizes Christ’s kingship and glory. |
| Theme / Message | Praise and exaltation of Christ as King of Kings. |
| Notable Features | Majestic melody; strong congregational impact. |
| Cultural / Religious Impact | Frequently sung in coronation, Easter, and worship services; widespread inclusion in hymnals. |
| Source / Scholarship | A Survey of English Hymns – Kenneth W. Osbeck |
Prayer: May The Lord bless you and keep you, may He make His face to shine upon you and be merciful unto. May He lift up the light of His countenance upon you and give you His Peace.
Father, in Jesus' Name, thank you for the opportunity to worship and adore you. Thank you for sending the Lord Jesus Christ to die for our sins and to reconcile us to you by dying on the cross and being resurrected from the dead. He is Worthy to receive all the glory, honor and praise and wealth for He has redeemed us from every nation. We honor and thank you for all that you have done, are doing and will do in the lives of your people in Jesus' Name. Amen.
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