"Crown Him with Many Crowns" has many of the elements of a classic hymn. Five full verses, each beginning with "Crown him..." and the last four beginning with "Crown him the Lord of _________". While it doesn't have a familiar, repeatable chorus, each verse does build off the others. Each verse also resounds with themes of God's glory and kingly power. I was not a music major, but the music itself is uplifting and joyous - matching the lyrical content well.
Re-mixed with the contemporary chorus "Worthy is the Lamb", the newer version resonates even more with the images of Revelation and the future heavenly worship we will enjoy after He has made all things new. This version employs a perfect sense of timing, including the "Crown Him with Many Crowns" verse at peak of the song's emotive wave.
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