The Celebration Hymnal ‎#297

297. Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

1 "Hosanna, loud hosanna,"
The little children sang;
Thro' 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 heav'n, 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," the little children sang
• Title: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
• Author: Jenette Threlfall
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Matthew 21:15-16
• Topic: The Life of Christ: Palm Sunday

Tune Information

• Name: ELLACOMBE
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Gesangbuch der Harzogl, Würtemburg, 1784
• Notes: A higher setting may be found at #128