Odes of Solomon 1

Pseudonymously attributed to Solomon; actual author unknown, likely a Jewish-Christian community, commonly dated c. AD 100-125 though no firm scholarly consensus exists, probably composed originally in Syriac near Antioch or Edessa. A collection of 42 lyrical hymns of mystical devotion and praise, among the earliest surviving examples of Christian hymnody.

1The Lord is on my head like a crown, and I shall not be without Him.

2They wove for me a crown of truth, and it caused thy branches to bud in me.

3For it is not like a withered crown which buddeth not: but thou livest upon my head, and thou hast blossomed upon my head.

4Thy fruits are full-grown and perfect, they are full of thy salvation.