Crown him with many crowns Hymn - Westminster Abbey (with lyrics)

This is the hymn, 'Crown him with many crowns', written by Matthew Bridges (1800-94) and set to the hymn tune, DIADEMATA, composed by George Elvey (1816-93).

It was sung at the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday 13th March 2017.
Sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey. The hymn was arranged by James O'Donnell, the Director of Music at the Abbey.

Disclaimer: I do not own the (contents of the) video, I merely put lyrics over the top.

[katharineamin]

Growing up as an Anglican, this was one of my favourite hymns. Thanks so much 🎺

[mrtoadslove]

So nice to see the late Queen there singing along and to know she is actually in the presence of our Lord singing along with the angels to the eternal King.

[Serenity_Soul]

One of the first hymns that I memorized and became a favorite as a child because it moved me to tears and gave me chills. Looking back that was probably the Holy Spirit! ❤‍🔥 I would always be so excited whenever I saw it in the bulletin as the congregational hymn. 😊

[wolfgangreinhart]

What a power in the name of JESUS ! He is worthy, the lamb of GOD

[inesdeerausquin]

I love the young lady's smile at 1:30. I don't get how no one else is smiling — how can you sing a hymn like this and not be radiant?

[bruceg.]

Imagine this hymn being sung in heaven with a million souls in complete harmony.

[postwar]

Wonderful to see many people here from different lands, united through the blood of the one who was slain on the cross, and who alone through all antiquity has the power and authority to re-unite mankind with father God regardless of race or creed.

[armenasamuel]

What a beautiful song well sung so uplifting you can feel a heavy weight lifted listening to this song. To God be the glory .

[racaciaruth]

What depth of literature, poetry and intense meaning behind the stanzas. Crown Him the potentate of time. Amen His name knows no end. Wow such inspiring hymns can never be forgotten over history and lives on even now. 💘💘

[christianfrommuslim]

Beautiful hymn with wonderful words. The sound and setting are fabulous, but it seems that few are singing. I wish that everyone there believed them and would sing it from the heart!

[IsabelleMercier-rw]

Prayer this afternoon King Charles Ill, huge support, long live long live long live, sublime mass, god Bless 👑🙏🇬🇧❤️

[sowbakiamlawrence]

Thank you for sharing...My Lord, My King reigns forever.Amen. 🙏🙏🙏Glory be to God who rules everything 🙏🙏🙏

[Vikingshop]

❗ ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, STRONG, CAPTIVATING, STRENGTHENING, AND UNITING ❗

[IsabelleMercier-rw]

Prayer on this afternoon our alminghty AMEN

[nancyhobson]

Really sweet singing. No angel can bear the sight....of mysteries so bright! Anything we imagine Heaven to be will fall far short - so we have much to look forward to.

[achemist]

The last verse! Awesome! The organ runs counterpoint to the brass and vocal. I wish I was there. How can there not be shouts of joy after this hymn?!?!

[isacsam]

Let all the churches in England filled with so many souls of Jesus....
God bless you....

[lamachhorne]

"Reflect His throne -- the Infinite! Who lives and loves and saves. AMEN and AMEN!!

[yourenglishclasses]

all hail Redeemer Hail for Thou hadst died for me.Thy praise shall never, never fail
throughout eternity.

[petersnell]

Thanks for sharing these hymns with us. I've been listening and watching many of the Abbey hymn arrangements you upload here on YouTube and they really bless my heart.