Since his first solo project in 1983, Smith has become one of the most popular artists in the contemporary Christian music world, while also finding considerable success in the mainstream. Smith has frequently topped both Christian radio and Billboard charts and is often listed as one of the top keyboardists in rock and roll in Keyboard Magazine. Smith has sold more than 13 million records and has had 29 #1 hit songs. By 2005, he had garnered 14 gold records and 5 platinum records, 40 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and 3 Grammy Awards. He was also named one of People magazine's most beautiful people.
The Glory Songfacts reports that recorded with a 65-piece London orchestra, Glory is Christian musician Michael W. Smith’s seventeenth studio album and his second instrumental record. It was released November 22, 2011. His first instrumental album was Freedom, which was released November 21, 2000.
Crown Him With Many Crowns
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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The lamb upon the throne:
Hark! How the heav'nly 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 with many crowns
Crown Him the Lord of Heav'n:
One with the Father known.
One with the Spirit through Him giv'n
From yonder glorious throne.
To Thee be endless praise.
For Thou hast died for me;
Be Thou, O Lord, through endless days
Adored and magnified
Adored and magnified
Crown Him with many crowns
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 with many crowns
The lyrics to Michael W. Smith's song Crown Him With Many Crowns is a beautiful tribute to Jesus Christ. The chorus calls for the listener to crown Jesus with many crowns, acknowledging Him as the lamb upon the throne. The heav'nly anthem that resonates throughout heaven drowns out all other music, leaving only the majestic notes of praise to Jesus. The song encourages the listener to awaken their soul and sing praises to the matchless King who died for them, and will reign for all eternity.
The verses of the song elaborate on Jesus' divine nature, calling Him the Lord of Heaven who is one with the Father and Spirit. Jesus is adored and magnified throughout endless days for having died for humanity, and rising from the dead to bring eternal life. The chorus resurfaces in between the verses, a call to crown Jesus with many crowns and to sing His glories. The lyrics capture the essence of Jesus Christ's divinity and sacrifice, calling for all to honor and praise Him for all time.
Line by Line Meaning
Crown Him with many crowns
Let us honor Jesus with an abundance of praise and exaltation
The lamb upon the throne:
He is the sacrificial lamb who sits on the throne of God
Hark! How the heav'nly anthem drowns
All Music but its own!
Listen to the majestic chorus of angels as they sing louder than any other sound in creation
Awake, my soul, and sing
Of Him who died for thee,
And hail him as thy matchless King
Through all eternity.
Revive and sing of Jesus who gave his life for you; acknowledge and honor him endlessly as your unparalleled King
Crown Him the Lord of Heav'n:
One with the Father known.
Proclaim Jesus as the ruler of the heavens, the one who is united and connected intimately with the Father
One with the Spirit through Him giv'n
From yonder glorious throne.
Given by the Father, Jesus is one with the Holy Spirit, seated on the majestic throne beyond
To Thee be endless praise.
For Thou hast died for me;
Be Thou, O Lord, through endless days
Adored and magnified
You deserve never-ending praise, Jesus, for sacrificing your life for me; be exalted and highly esteemed perpetually, oh Lord
His glories now we sing,
Who died and rose on high,
Who died eternal life to bring
And, lives that death may die.
We sing of Jesus' honor and majesty because he died and was raised to life in heaven, a death that brings eternal life and vanquishes death itself
Crown Him with many crowns
Let us exalt Jesus with countless praises
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: MICHAEL W. SMITH
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@hasamahikaru
THIS GAVE ME GOOSEBUMPS especially the piano part!!!!
@gregcrabb3497
I had the opportunity to play this on piano for the praise band at my church a few years ago. Everyone loved it!
@Jaguarwoman79
To God be the Glory! Crown HIM with many crowns crowns! Guess what? If we don't, the rocks and hills will cry out.
@evangarrett
I'm 29 and I'm one of those "old" people. Regardless, may we "crown him with many crowns" in whatever style we will, so long as the heart can truly reach out and fasten itself upon its proper object, Jesus Christ and his glory.
@lebomolomo8445
Crown HIM with many crowns. praise the LORD GOD Almighty. Amen
@marymastin4392
I will have the privilege of singing with these people up in heaven, for an eternity - sing on brothers and sisters
@olivianatwick7603
I love this version. My dad passed away 10 years ago used to sing gospel music with a jazz beat. He would absolutely love this version.
@paneethaameresekere1615
Thank you and God bless you all, from Sri Lanka
@neelamtoppo4607
Original version so smooth & pure. Filling hearts with LOVE of GOD
@mpmattson
But the new version gives me 'happy feet'!