HYMN #0304 A&M #304 • Ancient & Modern Meter: D.S.M. Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #304: Crown Him with many crowns

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Hymns Ancient & Modern

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" And on His Head icere 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 thee,

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And hail Him as thy matchless King
Through all eternity.
Crown Him the Virgin's Son,
The God Incarnate bom,
yhose Arm those crimson trophies won
Which now His Brow adorn :
Fruit of the mystic Rose,
As of that Kose the Stem ;

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The Eoot whence mercy ever flows,
The Babe of Bethlehem.
Crown Him the Loed of love :
Behold His Hands and Side,
Those Wounds yet visible above
In beauty glorified :
No Angel in the sky
Can fully bear that sight,

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t. But downward bends his burning eye
At mysteries so bright.
Crown Him the Loed of peace,
Whose power a sceptre sways
From pole to pole, that wars may cease,
And all be prayer and praise :
His reign shall know no end,
And round His pierced Feet

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Fair flowers of Paradise extend
Their fragrance ever sweet.
Crown Him the Loed of years,
The Potentate of time.
Creator of the rolling spheres.
Ineffably Sublime :
All hail. Redeemer, hail !
For Thou hast died for me ;
Thy praise shall never, never fail
Throughout eteraity.

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Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Crown Him with many crowns"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #304 in the venerable Hymns Ancient & Modern (1889 Standard Edition). Originally compiled under the guidance of the Rev. Sir Henry Williams Baker and a committee of dedicated church musicians, this hymnal harmonized historic Latin, Greek, and German hymnody with classical English psalmody.

It has served as a primary liturgical hymnal for the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican and Episcopal communion for generations, renowned for its doctrinal clarity and reverent choral tradition.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 6 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

Poetic Meter: D.S.M.
Stanza Structure: 6 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship

⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.

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