Voices of Praise ‎#72

72. Once was heard the song of children

1 Once was heard the song of children
By the Saviour when on earth;
Joyful in the sacred temple
Shouts of youthful praise had birth;
And Hosannas, And Hosannas
Loud to David's Son broke forth.

2 Palms of victory strewn around Him,
Garments spread beneath His feet,
Prophet of the Lord they crowned Him,
In fair Salem's crowded street,
While Hosannas
From the lips of children greet.

3 God o'er all in heaven reigning,
We this day Thy glory sing;
Not with palms Thy pathway strewing,
We would loftier tribute bring,--
Glad Hosannas
To our Prophet, Priest, and King.

4 O, though humble is our offering,
Deign accept our grateful lays;
Those from children once proceeding
Thou didst deem "perfected praise."
Now Hosannas,
Saviour, Lord, to thee we raise.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Once was heard the song of children
• Meter: 8s. 7s. 4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: Our Lord Jesus Christ: His Triumphal Entry

Tune Information

• Name: SALEM
• Meter: 8s. 7s. 4.
• Key: C Major