The Book of Praise ‎#217

217. Ride on, ride on in majesty

1 Ride on, ride on in majesty;
hark, all the tribes Hosanna cry.
O Saviour meek, pursue thy road,
with palms and scattered garments strewed.

2 Ride on, ride on in majesty;
in lowly pomp ride on to die.
O Christ, thy triumphs now begin
o'er captive death and conquered sin.

3 Ride on, ride on in majesty;
the angel hosts beyond the sky
look down with sad and wondering eyes
to see the approaching sacrifice.

4 Ride on, ride on in majesty;
the last and fiercest strife is nigh.
Thy Father on the sapphire throne
expects thee, loved, anointed Son.

5 Ride on, ride on in majesty;
in lowly pomp ride on to die.
Bow thy meek head to mortal pain;
then take, O God, thy power and reign.

Text Information

• First Line: Ride on, ride on in majesty
• Title: Ride on, ride on in majesty
• Author: Henry Hart Milman, 1791-1868 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 1:12
• Topic: Church Year: Palm / Passion Sunday; Jesus Christ: Kingship / Reign
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: WINCHESTER NEW
• Arranger: William Henry Havergal, 1793-1870
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 LM
• Key: a minor or modal
• Source: Musikalisches Handbuch, Hamburg 1690
• Copyright: Public Domain