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Themes: "The Return of the Lord Jesus Christ, Christ the Lord, God's Greatness, D.T.A.
Saint Edward's Crown is made of gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and pearls. It is so loaded down with gems that Queen Victoria had to wear the lighter Imperial Crown of State while Saint Edward's Crown was carried behind her. It has been worn, with Victoria's exception, by every British Monarch at the coronation, beginning with Charles II.
So, why did Charles II get a brand new crown? Did the old crowns go out of style? No, there was a little more than a fashion statement involved. In the year 1649 the English Civil War ended with the execution of the king, Charles I. The royal line was set aside, and the nation was governed as a commonwealth with Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector.
Unfortunately, during this time, most tokens of English royalty were disposed of. King Alfred the Great's gold crown and the eleventh century crown of Queen Edith were sold for less than 300 pounds. There were a few items though that were hidden away by loyalists, and they awaited the return of the royal line.
As you might have already guessed, the commonwealth government was not a smashing success. Cromwell died in 1658; and handed his rule down to his son, who was even less successful. So after eleven years England decided that the commoners weren't doing any better than the royalty and joined those who awaited the return of the king's son.
Charles II was recalled from exile and the monarchy restored. The surviving jewels were retrieved from their hiding places and reset into most of what are the crown jewels today. The coronation of Charles II in 1661 must have been a sight to see. For with the return of the royal line came the return of its majesty and wealth. Saint Edward's Crown was the evidence that once again England had a king that would reign with prosperity. A crown is the sign of royalty and victory. The person who wears it has the right to rule, either because of who he is, or what he has done. In the story of young King Joash the Bible tells us that Jehoiada the priest "brought forth the king's son, and put the crown upon him." He was the worthy and rightful ruler of Judah. He was the king's son.
However, none of the kings of Judah, nor the kings of England, nor any name that is named can compare with the One the Bible calls Faithful and True. On His head are many crowns. He can wear the crown, not only because He is the King's Son, but because of what He has done. The Lord Jesus Christ is the Son of the Most High God. Yet, He allowed wicked men to crown Him with a cruel crown of thorns. He was the Lamb led to the slaughter. He has redeemed us to God by His blood. He alone is worthy to be crowned with glory and honor. Are you awaiting the crowning day? Or are you like those who shouted Crucify! Crucify! we will not have this Man to reign over us?
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