Crown Him with Many Crowns

Sunday Morning Devotion: Week 10

Opening Prayer

Eternal God, our Sovereign Lord, we come before your throne with hearts full of adoration. As we meditate on the words of this hymn, open our eyes to see Jesus in all his glory. May we join the heavenly anthem, crowning him Lord of all aspects of our lives. Awaken our souls to sing praises to the One who died for us, rose victorious, and reigns eternally. In the name of Jesus, our matchless King, Amen.

Crown Him with Many Crowns
By Matthew Bridges
Revelation 19:12

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 thee,
And hail him as thy matchless King Through all eternity.

Crown him the Lord of life, Who triumphed o’er 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.

Crown him the Lord of peace, Whose power a scepter sways
From pole to pole, that wars may cease, And all the prayer and praise;
His reign shall know no end, and round his pierced feet
Fair flowers of paradise extend Their fragrance ever sweet.

Crown the Lord of love; Behold his hands and side,
Those wounds, yet visible above, In beauty glorified.
All hail, Redeemer, hail! For thou hast died for me;
Thy praise and glory shall not fail Throughout eternity. Amen.

Key Principles from this Hymn

• This hymn exalts Jesus as supreme over all creation, worthy of our highest praise. The opening stanza paints a picture of heaven’s worship, where Christ’s glory outshines all else. This reminds us of Christ’s preeminence in all things.
• The hymn presents Christ as Lord in various aspects – Lord of life, peace, and love. This comprehensive lordship reminds us that every area of our lives falls under his sovereign rule.
• The hymn beautifully connects Christ’s death and resurrection with its effects: bringing eternal life and the eventual defeat of death itself. His wounds, “yet visible above, in beauty glorified,” serve as an eternal reminder of his love and the price paid for our redemption.

Questions for Discussion and Personal Reflection

1. How does the image of Christ crowned with many crowns impact your view of his authority in your life?
2. In what ways can you “awake” your soul to sing praises to Christ more fervently?
3. How does Christ’s triumph over the grave give you hope in your daily struggles?
4. What areas of your life need to come under Christ’s lordship more fully?
5. How does the concept of Christ as the “Lord of peace” influence your approach to conflicts in your life?
6. Reflect on the phrase “that death may die.” How does this shape your understanding of Christ’s victory?
7. How do Christ’s glorified wounds deepen your appreciation of his love and sacrifice?

Related Bible Verses to Reflect Upon

• And on his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords. (Revelation 19:16)
• And from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. (John 1:16)
• He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. (Revelation 21:4)
• For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. (Romans 14:9)
• But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5)

Action Steps

1. Set aside time each day this week to “crown” Christ in a different area of your life through prayer and surrender.
2. Write a personal psalm of praise, inspired by this hymn, exalting Christ’s lordship over your life.
3. Identify one way you can extend Christ’s peace in a relationship or situation this week, embodying his lordship of peace.

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Gracious Lord Jesus, we come before you with hearts overflowing with gratitude. We thank you for your matchless love that led you to the cross. We praise you for your victory over death, which secures our eternal life. We crown you Lord of our lives – over our past, present, and future. Thank you for your peace that surpasses understanding and your love that knows no bounds. May our lives be a constant hymn of praise to you, our eternal King. In your glorious name we pray, Amen.

Prayer Prompts

Use the following prayer prompts to encourage you to pray beyond your usual prayer requests. These prompts are included here to help get your own creative juices flowing and not to be regarded as strict and legalistic requirements. Use them or do not use them according to your need. May the Lord bless you as you go deeper with him in the holy communion of prayer.

Petition – prayers for yourself

• Help me to grow in wisdom and become who you created and redeemed me to be.
• Renew my mind and enable me to cultivate a godly perspective and attitude regarding the various spheres and circumstances of my life.
• Today’s events and interactions with others, planned and unplanned
• Other needs

Intercession – prayers for others

• My family, immediate and extended
• Those struggling with sin, illness, or difficulties in their workplace
• Other needs

Quotation from Church History

“Jesus Christ is not valued at all until he is valued above all.” (Augustine of Hippo)

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