Head o’er all things

The phrase "Head o’er all things" resonates through 3 hymns, touching hearts across generations.

“Head o’er all things”· 3 hymns found
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O’er His foes He reign­eth;
To God’s right hand to sit;
As now made one with Thee.

Head o’er all things

He all worlds sus­tain­eth:
God doth Thy foes commit.
Thou hast the highest fame.

Christ Is Risen (Russell)

Lyricist: Arthur Russell, 1851
Composer: Eucharius Zinckeisen, 1584
Hymn 1

...O’er His foes He reign­eth;

Head o’er all things,

He all worlds sus­tain­eth:...

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O’er His foes He reign­eth;

Head o’er all things,

He all worlds sus­tain­eth:

Christ Is Risen (Russell)

The Lord said unto my Lord

Lyricist: F. S.
Composer: James William Elliott
Hymn 2

...To God’s right hand to sit;

As Head o’er all things, to Thee

God doth Thy foes commit....

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To God’s right hand to sit;

As Head o’er all things, to Thee

God doth Thy foes commit.

The Lord said unto my Lord

We know Thee, Lord, as risen

Lyricist: Adapted
Composer: William Howard Doane
Hymn 3

...As now made one with Thee.

For Thou art Head o’er all things,

Thou hast the highest fame....

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As now made one with Thee.

For Thou art Head o’er all things,

Thou hast the highest fame.

We know Thee, Lord, as risen

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