Lyrics
Verse 1
The first time You came they crowned You with thorns
As on an old rugged cross You were raised
But the next time You come, it won't be as before
For this time we'll crown You with praise.
Chorus
Jesus we crown You with praise
Jesus we crown You with praise
We love and adore You
Bow down before You
Jesus we crown You with praise
Verse 2
Alpha and Omega
Mighty God, The great I Am
Emmanuel, the Ancient of Days
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
Calvary's sacrificial Lamb
We love You and crown You with praise
(Repeat Chorus)
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Meaning & Inspiration
Jesus We Crown You With Praise sets the first and second comings of Christ side by side. The first verse recalls that at His first coming He was crowned with thorns and raised on an old rugged cross, but promises that the next time He comes it will be different, because this time He will be crowned with praise. The chorus repeats "Jesus we crown You with praise," adding a pledge to love, adore and bow down.
The second verse piles up His titles: Alpha and Omega, mighty God, the great I Am, Emmanuel, the Ancient of Days, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, and Calvary's sacrificial Lamb, before repeating the pledge to crown Him with praise. The images follow Matthew 27:29 on the crown of thorns, Revelation 1:8 on the Alpha and Omega, and Revelation 4:11 on the worthiness of the Lord to receive glory. The memorable contrast gives the song a reverent, triumphant tone for a choir and congregation.
Related Scripture
- Matthew 27:29 Soldiers twist a crown of thorns and put it on Jesus' head.
- Revelation 1:8 The Lord God says He is the Alpha and the Omega.
- Revelation 4:11 The Lord is worthy to receive glory, honor and power.