Tune: St Magnus
(\'The head that once was crowned with thorns\')
Matthew 17 v.1-5
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Jesus transfigured on the mount
He of life is the fount
His face did shine as the sun bright
His raiment white as light
Behold, Elijah, Moses, they
Appeared with Him that day
Spoke of His death for people all
Who hear salvation\'s call
Peter did there desire to stay
On the mount-top alway
But was not to forever be
They returned to valley
Yet while on mount a voice they heard
It was to them God\'s word
Said, This is my beloved Son
He still my will has done
In Him I am well please, Him hear
And stay to Him close, near
He was strengthened for suffering
That future days would bring
Grant us, Lord, in prosperity
And too adversity
To be balance, to be prepared
Follow you unimpaired