The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#405

405. Hosanna, loud hosanna

1 Hosanna, loud hosanna
the little children sang;
through pillared court and temple
the lovely anthem rang;
to Jesus, who had blessed them
close folded to His breast,
the children sang their praises,
the simplest and the best.

2 From Olivet they followed,
'mid an exultant crowd,
the victor palm branch waving,
and chanting clear and loud;
the Lord of earth and heaven
rode on in lowly state,
nor scorned that little children
should on His bidding wait.

3 'Hosanna in the highest!'
That ancient song we sing,
for Christ is our Redeemer,
the Lord of heaven our King.
O may we ever praise Him
with heart and life and voice,
and in His blissful presence
eternally rejoice.

Text Information

• First Line: Hosanna, loud hosanna
• Author: Jennette Threlfall, 1821-1880
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004
• Topic: Jesus Christ: His Passion and Death

Tune Information

• Name: ELLACOMBE
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: German melody, 18th century; As adapted in Mainz Gesangbuch, 1833, St. Gall Gesangbuch, 1863