The Cyber Hymnal ‎#1621

1621. From Bethany, the Master

1. From Bethany, the Master
Comes down Mt. Olive’s slope,
And all the world is singing,
A glad new song of hope;
Cry out, O stately cedars,
Along the rugged way!
Ye vineyards, shout hosanna,
To greet this happy day!

2. The King of Love, in triumph
Rides through the city’s gate;
Rejected, scorned—yet Victor,
The Conqueror of hate;
O wave your green palm branches!
Exalt His matchless worth!
This King of Love shall conquer
The nations of the earth.

3. Not of this world His kingdom;
His power is from above;
His realm is of the spirit,
His scepter—Truth and Love;
He calls us to His service,
His banner is unfurled;
With Thee we march, O Master,
To overcome the world.

Text Information

• First Line: From Bethany, the Master
• Title: From Bethany, the Master
• Author: Marion F. Ham, 1867-1956
• Meter: 76.76 D
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tunes: PASSION CHORALE, Hans L. Hassler, 1601; ST. THEODULPH, Melchior Teschner, 1615

Tune Information

• Name: DAY OF REST
• Composer: James William Elliott (1874)
• Meter: 76.76 D
• Incipit: 13565 45321 23462
• Key: F Major
• Source: Church Hymns, 1874
• Copyright: Public Domain