Crown Him With Many Crowns - story behind the hymn

[@Lynnda86]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this hymn!! I can't make ot thru without crying! 😭😭😭 The thought of our Savior's true sacrifice and what it cost Him just ABSOLUTELY gets me to the depths of my soul. I can't wait to see my Savior face to face & worship Him for all eternity with all of creation!! He is so awesome, wonderful, and amazing! The darker our world gets, the closer my walk with Him. I JUST passed the 4 year anniversary of rededicating my life to Him. He is doing amazing things in my life and I'm so forever grateful & thankful. The thought of all He's done for a wretched sinner like me has me all undone. His Sovereignty, steadfast, overwhelming love, abundant mercies, and infatuation amazing grace are absolutely Indescribable!! He is my LORD, my King, my Redeemer, my Friend, my All-in-All, my Defender, my Hightower, my Rock, my Anchor, my everything!! Thank you for sharing the full version of this beautiful and majestic hymn. We really need to (as a global church) get back to some of these classic hymns. There is a place for ALL music, hymns, Psalms, and newer worship music in church. The only thing I don't like about some of the newer worship songs (some, not all) is when they repeat a single phrase repeatedly... in an almost robotic, trance-like fashion. I know many people like it, and that's fine for them, but for me personally, a happy medium of both old hymns, Psalms, and newer worship music should all have a place in weekly worship! God bless you!! 👑✝️❤️🌏👨‍👩‍👧‍👧🐑☝🏼💪🏾⚓️🪨⛰️🏰🛡🗡📖🙏🏻🛐🎶🙌🏼🧂🕯💧🔥🕊🤟

[@gwanma]

I agree with all you said, including not being too fond of those repetitive lines that kinda drive me crazy, almost manipulative in my opinion.

[@gwanma]

Luke thank you for this channel. I’ve learned a lot. ❤Your singing is lovely and moving.

[@P-zz2pw]

What a beautiful testimony. All glory to this wonderful, blessed Saviour and King. Thank you for your overflowing, super abundant praise of, and delight in, the One who is worthy of all praise!

[@kskinkead]

THANK YOU! I listened to this on the Feast of Christ the King. The learnt about the history of this beautiful hymn. And the singjng!!! Now superlatives to describe how much it touched me

[@anamena06]

My mum passed away listening to this song over the phone

[@lynnekirkup984]

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[@blindknitter]

She finished singing it in Heaven. God bless your wee Mammy. ❤ Have a blessed Holy Week. ❤

[@Pacemasterx]

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[@steray8112]

Even so, COME! Lord Jesus!

[@steray8112]

@@blindknitterYou, are a rare treasure!

[@desireecordice]

Ohhh I remember my mom singing this song a lot on the mission field Many many years ago, I am 65 now and as a child growing up we had our hymnal book but it’s only now that the passion, revelation for these Zion songs have the meaning of eternal hope. Christ in us the hope of glory. I am soo overwhelmingly happy to walk down memory lane with these songs. Shalom and thank you. Ohhhh what beautiful words, because He was victorious, we are also victorious.

[@MarilynCrosbie]

It was sung at my husband's grandfather's memorial service. That was the first time I heard it and that day is indelibly linked to that song. Also, our third son had been born a few weeks prior. He was named after his great grandfather.

[@dawntreader815]

That's beautiful

[@olcraigsen]

the stories behind these hymns are absolutely fantastic

[@n23391]

my piano teacher played this. it’s in my spirit 2 am, the enemy tried to choke me in my dreams and I woke up to worship! I love background of all hymns. have to know the story this is why God allowed these songs to transcend generations. this was interesting

[@glenturrell4485]

I love this hymn! The soaring melody, harmonies and lyrics are absolutely glorious. What a wonderful gift we've been by our Creator to bring Him the praise and glory only He deserves.

[@kimberlyryan8618]

Singing this song in church filled me with so much energy feeling as if i was in heaven.

[@princesamjai]

Oh great men of god who wrote this . There is no words to describe the lord. I love this praise

[@carolcarlin8794]

This has been my favorite hymn since young girl in church.

[@mwangindirangu9026]

What is beautiful to me is the description of the Lord as ineffably sublime.

[@gloriacresswell8052]

I LOVE the songs of Christ's Resurrection!!! The POWER to save us from our sins!!! HE is Faithful!! He is glorious!! PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME!!! A FAVORITE Hymn!!! 🙌🙌🙌✝️✝️✝️

[@NormaBrown-i1q]

The history of this song is so interesting. Thanks for searching it out. It’s always been a favourite of mine since childhood when, even at a young age, it stirred my heart to honour the majesty of Jesus. Growing up in The Salvation Army, this song was often used to begin the meeting and, accompanied by the band, it was powerful. You can’t sing this sitting down. It draws you to stand and look towards Heaven at our wonderful Saviour. I like the mix of verses you sang. Bless you for your heartfelt rendition. Bless you, Norma.

[@EllenObrock-gs4tq]

Sometimes we sing this as a postlude at Easter 🐣 with brass instruments and full throttled pipe organ. A joyful noise indeed. I think everyone loves this hymn at our church.

[@stevemabry2864]

I love them all God bless you brother Am bless of this channel, from Nigeria Shalom

[@dr.stuartcantor9325]

Such a lovely song & great theology about Jesus. I semi-retired @ 59 then found I had lymphoma & BPH, the cancer isn’t 2 bad but pissing all nite means my sleep is awful, so I’m always praying. We’ve still been blessed a lot but my son won’t go 2 church & thinks Jesus is a myth, I’ve told him otherwise & pray he comes 2 his senses… I long 2c Jesus & worship him in person

[@SamuelTarawallie-n3o]

Whenever I sing the part that says " and hail Him as thy matchless king through all eternity" I feel the sovereign power of God.

[@mrs.g.9816]

I once attended an old Episcopal church with a large 150 year old organ. This hymn was sung at the processional, accompanied by the organ. trumpeters and a magnificent choir singing in harmony. It truly sounded like a triumphal march, befitting our Savior. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and beautiful playing and singing! May God bless the work you do for him.

[@revelation12_1]

There seems to be other variations of these verses. On Britain’s big sing they sang a verse that is not widely published but I absolutely love: Crown him the Lord of peace; his kingdom is at hand. From pole to pole let warfare cease and Christ rule every land! All hail, Redeemer, hail, for you have died for me. Your praise shall never, never fail throughout eternity.

[@natkretep]

How fascinating! I've never heard lines 2 to 4 before.

[@revelation12_1]

@@natkretep I actually had lines 5-8 incorrect in this version: A city stands on high His glory it displays And there the nation “Holy” cry In joyful hymns of praise In researching this I found a similar version but not exact: 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.

[@natkretep]

@@revelation12_1 Yes, I know that verse. 😉

[@roberthess3939]

Thank you so much Luke. I deeply appreciate hearing this hymn again -- and knowing more of its history. May Jesus the LORD be glorified!

[@Kathy54767]

Love this hymn! My husband and I used this as the recessional at our wedding! 46 years later, I also sang him to heavens gate with this hymn, and for his funeral, we sang it again. I love it. ❤Bridges verses 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 Thring v 4

[@markprance8236]

Though I appreciate the whole video(especially giving all the lyrics of this glorious Hymn), my favorite part was the performance where it can be heard how the musician was truly feeling what he was singing!!!!!! That was truly a Blessed performance!!!!!! Thank You!!!!!!

[@HardRockMaster7577]

Worshipful Words, Worshipful Music... Looking Above

[@gailjackson8941]

I love both hymns. I'd have a hard time choosing my favorite.

[@iggyreilly2463]

While my family attended a Methodist church, I remember standing and singing this beautiful English hymn while the choir marched in carrying banners. It was celebratory, yet solemn as if calling us to act. My 7 years of age considered this hymn to be good and right and proper. Thank you for the history and the music.

[@BAM-jc7uy]

i was born in '47...as a young kindergartener, I remember sitting next to my mom or standing by her side as she played this. Decades n decades later, my college-age granddaughter played this on her piano and as soon as I heard the first notes and words the wonder of this music filled me with tears n memories...I had totally forgotten ... the Lord in His mercy called my family to repentance and given each of us that day to be born again. The Holy Spirit always ministering and preparing the future sheep to call unto God in repentance, for forgiveness and the power to accept His Son to be our Savior who died on the Cross in our place and was raised from the dead to give us our Hope...and so we say "Even so, come Lord Jesus."

[@focm888]

Beautiful old hymn. Every word in it is so beautiful!

[@marygracesancheztermulo8024]

New subscriber here, Bro. Luke! I chanced upon your channel tonight. I grew up singing hymns at our church and now I appreciate the history of these hymns. Understanding where these came from gives me a greater appreciation for them. Thank you for sharing.

[@introvertzen8408]

One of my favorite hymns.😌

[@layna8924]

LOVELY, LUKE...WELL DONE...THANKYOU, THIS WAS WHAT ONE OF TWO HYMNS THE LORD BROUGHT TO ME UPON AWAKENING THIS MORNING (I WENT BACK TO BED & THIS WAS NO.2)...IT JUST SO HAPPENS TO BE ONE OF MY FAVORITE HYMNS OF ALL TIME...& THE FIRST ONE, THIS MORNING, THE HOLY SPIRIT GAVE ME WHILE AWAKENING WAS 'HIGHER GROUND'...I SANG ALONG WITH YOU, IN MY SOPRANO VOCAL, HERE IN VANCOUVER...I AM BRITISH DESCENT, BOTH SIDES OF FAMILY...LIKE LYNNDA IN COMMENTS, I CAN'T MAKE IT THRU WITHOUT TEARS EITHER...ALL THE BEST...JESUS IS COMING SOON, MARANATHA!...🙏

[@WoosterBreeze]

I love this ❤ one of my favorite hymns. I just found your channel. It is so peaceful and comforting. So is your voice. I love the old hymns. It saddens me that our church has traded them for mostly contemporary songs. Thank you.

[@nneragland8649]

Beautiful hymnal to our Majestic God! Crown Him as tha great powery One! Ruler of Life! Crown Him with many crowns .....

[@bradleyking3026]

I feel in love with this hymn from the first time I heard it, so many years ago, and the Lord has used it to grow my love for the Lord Jesus so much over the years. Praise His Holy Name!

[@debbiedietz8240]

This is one of my favorite songs, can't wait to hear the story, thanks for your insights.

[@GLENN999-z3q]

Great song used in the Salvation Army. Great to hear the SA band playing it.

[@josephinewaters632]

I'm an AOG (Assemblies of God) Pentecostal with Catholic and Anglican roots, so I was raised singing this and many other traditional hymns alongside modern worship songs. This is a truly beautiful hymn which I love to come back to as it is so powerful and true. I could be mistaken, but I believe that the version I was taught growing up combines the first half of verse five and the second half of verse six from Bridges original six verses as one verse instead of playing them both separately. I also agree that we need to use a combination of both Bridges and Thring's versions of this hymn because while they are both great in their own right, singing one version without the other makes it feel like there's something missing. God bless you and your ministry as you continue to explore many other timeless hymns and grow in God's calling on your life.

[@jonathanahendley6961]

I enjoyed the history and the singing of Crown Him with many Crowns! Thanks!

[@pameladowns8425]

So powerful...one of my favorites....you sing it beautifully.

[@Dan4052]

This was an exceptionally pleasant video. As edifying as it was pleasurable. Thank you so much for your gift. And, it explains why I was always out of synch with others when I thought I could sing it without the hymnal; so many different hybred verses ! I especially loved your very reverent remarks about the deep meanings of the words and their scriptural . I am Catholic, and these rich Protestant hymns are so elegant and illuminating for me. They move me deeply and elevate my contemplations on the Divine. Thank you, again.

[@cherylchristie7948]

Thanks Luke. Beautiful hymn. Both versions are equally amazing. I love to hear the history behind the lyrics. Stay blessed 🙌🙏

[@isaiahjoshc]

Came by your channel while browsing KZbin. Definitely not by chance! Love that you provide such an in-depth background to the hymn, which also happens to be one of my all-time favorites. You have a beautiful voice too, brother. Thank you for doing this and sharing it with the world.

[@philiphumphrey1548]

Since I've been a church organist, I've grown to love this hymn. Great for Ascension day, or the season of Easter generally.

[@kaicee5463]

Thank you. Love these histories!! My elderly Jamaican Mother would tell me all these song stories and I’d be glued to her telling a!! Thanks!

[@mikenixon2401]

One of my favorite hymns in that it actually praises God and Christ. Far too many "hymns" today are theological inappropriate. We do not gather to praise ourselves with feel good hymns. We gather to worship God alone.

[@desireecordice]

Ohhhh this is going to be my song of work, affirmation and confession. It will be glory singing it in tongues, Gods heavenly language. Ohhhh I am grateful to u sir, vessel of Christ.

[@nissijoel9064]

Glory to God, Glory in the highest.Awesome song.

[@gladysbrewer7420]

Love this channel, just lovely ❤️.

[@joycejones7157]

Found this by accident. Love the various versions which I never heard before..tremendous blessing.. Beautiful music as well❤️❤️

[@bdeffendall]

I grew up singing this hymn. We have actually chosen this hymn to focus on this month in our homeschool and have been listening to a modern rendition by Emu Music. I appreciate the story behind it. Thank you!

[@dawndominick2833]

I love your work! I'm so happy to have found your channel. You bring these beautiful beautiful old hymns to life and give those of us who listen a deep peace. God bless you and your family.

[@connihudson1578]

Thank you!

[@lindanathan3896]

Thank you so much for this fascinating history and beautiful playing

[@karenparinisi3182]

I don't think I ever heard this hymn, but it is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[@Francine1117]

I LOVE hymns! Thank you for your videos!❤️

[@soniapetersen8128]

Thank you ! Thank you! Thank you!!

[@naomimarjoriesiptorpe3688]

Strangely enough l looked up the words ineffably sublime - so beautiful , beyond that can only belong to the Creator of the universe - the English is so beautiful -English of a royal standard - cannot get more beautiful words .

[@meredithgreenslade1965]

Such a lovely hymn. Powerful words. Love this one. I think I have always known it.

[@ke3347]

I love all the verses and wish we could sing them all in church

[@ElaineFullmer]

This song brings me into His presence. Thank you. Will use this in worship to the King. Bless you for sharing your gift. Much appreciated 🙏

[@elliotvulley415]

Heard this song for the first time in a dream. Song ive never ever heard before.

[@BFelicia]

Mulțumim 😊 Dumnezeu să vă binecuvînteze

[@patsabol8699]

I was looking for the lyrics to this song and came across your channel. Thank you for the history and especially for the performance!! I HAD to sub. Thank you so very, very much for the time and effort you put into this channel.

[@nancybarnes9825]

I thanks a mix is very good 😊

[@shawnborn2433]

I sang n played just as I am at my mother's service, I introduced it with your bio on Charlotte.. thank you for your videos brother..

[@DonahGreiner]

The verse “crown Him the Lord of years “. I want to imagine the writer searching his vocabulary to find words that are big enough to convey his own swelling heart! !!

[@juliesanchez77777]

I grew up singing all hymns. However, as an adult this has turned out to be my favorite because of its lyrics. It just seems to say it all of how I feel for Jesus. I hope I get to singing it to Him in heaven. It says it all.

[@arinaitwekenethmajor8267]

I love this hymn.

[@SoniaZimmerman-q5i]

I listen to this song and sing it during my private devotion so I will now thankfully listen to you and learn as well about it's origin. You are new on KZbin, to me, that is. This beautiful hymn I also incorporate with the hymn, All hail the power of Jesus' name.😊

[@chishalab.kmwansa6153]

This song inspires me a lot as it gives me a glimpse the glorious worship as we gather around the throne of God and appreciate His gift of love that redeems us.

[@All7Miles]

Thank You Jesus for now opening my understanding through this channel You have directed into being; there is a verse version You have used to touch my heart as follows: “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 their wond’ring eye At mysteries so bright.” Again Thank You Jesus!!! Amen!

[@robinandjohnvendelin229]

We always sang the Bridges version, minus verse 2 since we were Evangelical. What a wonderful hymn!

[@debcarroll8192]

It was nice to see all of the verses from both versions. The version I learned had verses that were a mixture of the two. My favorites are the ones you chose to sing, especially the "Lord of Life" verse. I can't help but jump up and down a bit when I sing that He "lives that death may die!"

[@louisebrislane6607]

We sing most of Bridges version, however we do sing one verse of the other version, also the last four lines in one of the verses but with four lines from Bridges version. Also I think that different denominations sing slightly different lines as well. I hadn't realized this until I just looked for the lyrics on line & found that unless I have the book from church in my hands then I am not going to find what we sing here in Sydney, Australia. It is still a hymn that is sung in churches.

[@foundsheep]

Hello from Victoria.🇦🇺🙋🏼‍♀️

[@RaselaDolgoy]

I sang this in my college years in a Christian school. Now at 65 it still has a powerful hold on me. It inspires me to worship my God my Lord and King more and more. Amen ❤

[@AnnaBrown-h4e]

I don't think I have heard either version. But I could be thinking of another song. Very beautiful and meaning.❤

[@AutumnLeaf24]

I haven't heard either of these before! I have heard another song that says crown Him now with many crowns in it.

[@deannasage5491]

Really like your channel I just subscribed blessings to you brother from Pennsylvania USA❤

[@andrewwilliamson450]

Hi, thank you Luke, just found your channel and subscribed. I would query your understanding of 'rich wounds, yet visible above, in beauty glorified.' I think it means that Christ's wounds are still on him in heaven - they are still (yet) visible above - but now 'in beauty glorified'... anyhow, thank you for your enriching ministry to my soul - with these wonderful hymns. Lord bless, Andrew

[@LukePowellMinistries]

Ah yes of course! Thanks Andrew!

[@jitlim297]

Thank you dear brother. You buying so much peace

[@melissab5634]

Beautiful hymn!!!

[@normagillett3985]

Overall I appreciate the history of hymns and this song and both versions are no different. Thank you for researching and sharing. Continue to lift up the name of Jesus. May you grow more and in His love.

[@sherriejohnson508]

Thank you these songs and stories are wonderful I am really enjoying this

[@steray8112]

A truly amazing and beautiful soliloquy.

[@Poplars100]

Wonderful, thank you Luke.

[@titichondoro2516]

my fav.hymns..🙏🎶

[@John14-06]

I love this song. My favorite version of this song was sung at "the BIG Sing" in London several years ago. I often allow this song to slip into my restless sleep and I soon find rest. I thank - you brother Luke for your peculiar ministry and the quality of your research and presentation and of course for your message. GOD inspires me in these sessions - always!

[@Lonesoul9791]

So glad I found your channel. I love these old hymns.

[@BonnieKetterman-qw8vd]

What a beautiful story love that hymn

[@ginnymurray1869]

I read about this hymn in a book called " A Prayer for Owen Meany " by John Irving. Had to look it up and found it, and you. What a blessing. Subscribed. Oh, and I like mixed lyrics personally.

[@clairen4584]

❤️Thank you for the work and time you put into these! 👑😊.. Surprised that I still remember the words to almost all the stanzas. .. Love the lyrics of the Christmas stanza. ❄️

[@lovelynchidi8535]

Thank you so much Luke Powell. May the Lord bless your ministry.🙏 Watching from Nigeria.🇳🇬🎉

[@glendagaskin151]

I just found this site and I know I will be encouraged and thank you so very much. It’s going to touch many I know.

[@vickithompson3362]

Very nicely done☝️😊

[@christaneethling2819]

A mix is beautiful. God bless. Maranatha 💜

[@sallyhart3044]

This reminds me of going to mass with my family but having no concept or connection to the hymn. Now as a mostly mature 😊 follower of Christ I have such a deep appreciation of each verse. Once in a while I wake up with this on my heart! ❤Thanks for sharing the deeper picture of its creation. -listening in Michigan.

[@Pacemasterx]

Amazing hymn. Glory to our Risen King!!

[@jenniferppalmer2621]

I woke up singing this song this morning

[@PC2011HK]

The hymn that moves the spiritual to bow. How lovely the thought of his majesty and power. Mr. Powell, perhaps you can compile a sing along youtube for the hymns presented. It really helps to sing along with the lyrics without the embellishments - A resource for youth ministries to capture hearts for Christ.

[@atypicalgeek88]

There's a lot more Thring in your performance than I'm used to singing, and I like it! Funnily enough the verse that's always touched me the most, as someone who feels I waste a lot of time and somewhat dreads its passing is "Crown him the Lord of years" which then goes into "All hail Redeemer, hail" as I'm used to it. This verse also makes me feel connected to those in my life who have died and in general to "the communion of saints" through all time. I could say that in Christ, the Potentate of time, all times get invaded by the eternal "now" of the Kingdom of God.

[@Richard-w4z7q]

Jesus Christ the same yesterday today and forever Jesus Lord of he was there for me then and he is there for me now from used to snow