African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#131

131. O'er All the Way (The Palms)

1 O'er all the way green palms and blossoms gay
Are strewn this day in festal preparation,
Where Jesus comes, to wipe our tears away;
E'en now the throng to welcome Him prepare.

Refrain:
Join, sing His name divine,
Let every voice resound with united acclamation,
Hosanna! Praised be the Lord,
Bless Him who cometh to bring us salvation.

2 His word goes forth, and people by its might
Once more their freedom gain from degradation;
Humanity doth give to each his right,
While those in darkness find restored the light. [Refrain]

3 Sing and rejoice, O blest Jerusalem,
Of all thy songs sing the emancipation;
Through boundless love, the Christ of Bethlehem
Brings forth the hope to thee forevermore. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: O'er all the way green palms and blossoms gay
• Title: O'er All the Way (The Palms)
• Adapter: Charles H. Gabriel, 1856-1932
• Refrain First Line: Join, sing His name divine
• Meter: 10 11.10 10. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Matthew 21:1-5
  ;
  Mark 11:9
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Palm Sunday; Jesus: Entry into Jerusalem; Processionals; Recessionals

Tune Information

• Name: THE PALMS
• Composer: J. Baptiste Faure, 1830-1914
• Arranger: Charles H. Gabriel, 1856-1932
• Meter: 10 11.10 10. with Refrain
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1913 by Hall Mack Co., renewed by The Rodeheaver Co. (a div. of Word, Inc.)
• Notes: Now Public Domain