But we see Jesus, who [was] made some little inferior to angels on account of the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; so that by the grace of God he should taste death for every thing. Hebrews 2:9
For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness, but to us that are saved it is God's power. 1 Corinthians 1:18
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John 19:5, Mark 15:17Jesus, Thy head, once crowned with thorns,
Hebrews 2:9, Philippians 2:9Is crowned with glory now;
Revelation 19:12, Song of Songs 3:11Heav'n's royal diadem adorns
Revelation 19:12, Revelation 19:16The mighty Victor's brow.
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James 1:17, 2 Corinthians 3:18Thou glorious light of courts above,
1 Peter 1:8, John 17:13Joy of the saints below,
Ephesians 3:19, Revelation 1:5To us still manifest Thy love,
Ephesians 3:18, Revelation 1:5That we its depths may know.
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Hebrews 12:2, 1 Corinthians 1:18To us thy cross with all its shame,
Hebrews 2:9, 2 Corinthians 8:9With all its grace, be giv'n;
Acts 4:18, Galatians 1:4Though earth disowns Thy lowly Name,
Acts 4:10-12, Philippians 2:9God honours it in heav'n.
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2 Timothy 2:12, Romans 8:17Who suffer with Thee, Lord, below,
2 Timothy 2:12, Romans 8:17Shall reign with Thee above;
Acts 13:52, Acts 5:41Then let it be our joy to know
Acts 9:31, Acts 9:2This way of peace and love.
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1 Corinthians 1:18To us Thy cross is life and health,
Hebrews 12:2, John 19:17'Twas shame and death to Thee;
Philippians 4:4,5, Galatians 6:14Our present glory, joy and wealth,
2 Thessalonians 2:16, 1 Corinthians 1:18Our everlasting stay.