Rejoice in the Lord ‎#282

282. Hosanna! Loud Hosanna!

1 Hosanna, loud hosanna
the little children sang;
through 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 heaven, 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: Jeannette Threlfall (1873)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Matthew 21:1-9
  ;
  Mark 11:1-10
  ;
  Luke 19:28-38
• Topic: Children: Hymns about; Jesus Christ: Triumphal Entry

Tune Information

• Name: ELLACOMBE
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Württemberger Gesangbuch (1784) (Later form (1868) of melody)