Laudes Domini ‎#472

472. Children's Hosannas

1 Hosanna! raise the pealing hymn
To David's Son and Lord:
With cherubim and seraphim
Exalt the incarnate Word.
Hosanna! Lord, our feeble tongue
No lofty strains can raise;
But thou wilt not despise the young,
Who meekly chant thy praise.

2 Hosanna! Sovereign, Prophet, Priest;
How vast thy gifts, how free!
Thy blood, our life; thy word, our feast;
Thy name, our only plea.
Hosanna! Master, lo, we bring
Our offerings to thy throne;
Nor gold, nor myrrh, nor mortal thing,
But hearts to be thine own.

3 Hosanna! once thy gracious ear
Approved a lisping throng:
Be gracious still, and deign to hear
Our poor but grateful song.
O Saviour, if, redeemed by thee,
Thy temple we behold,
Hosannas through eternity
We'll sing to harps of gold!

Text Information

• First Line: Hosanna! raise the pealing hymn
• Title: Children's Hosannas
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Christ: Prophet; Praise: To Christ
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: MENDELSSOHN
• Meter: C. M. D.
• Key: E Major