The Worshipbook ‎#424

424. Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

1 Hosanna, loud hosanna,
The little children sang;
Through pillared court and temple
The joyful 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 men and angels
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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Hosanna, loud hosanna
• Title: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
• Author: Jeannette Threlfall (1873)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Matthew 21:9
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: Opening of Worship; Christian Year: Palm Sunday

Tune Information

• Name: ELLACOMBE
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Gesangbuch der herzogl. Wirtembergischen Katholischen Hofkapelle, 1784