112. Hosanna to the royal Son

1 Hosanna to the royal Son
Of David's ancient line,
His natures two, His person one,
Mysterious and divine,
Mysterious and divine.

2 The root of David, here we find,
And offspring is the same:
Eternity and time are joined
In our Immanuel's name.

3 Blest He that comes to wretched men
With peaceful news from heaven;
Hosannas of the highest strain
To Christ the Lord be given.

4 Let mortals ne'er refuse to take
Th'hosanna on their tongues,
Lest rocks and stones should rise, and break
Their silence into songs.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Hosanna to the royal Son
Author: Isaac Watts (1707)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1899
Topic: Christ: Character of; Christ: Divinity of; Christ: Emmanuel (5 more...)
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: CHRISTMAS
Composer: George F. Handel
Meter: C. M.
Notes: Public Domain.



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