The Worshipbook ‎#563

563. Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!

1 Ride on! Ride on in majesty!
Hark! all the tribes hosanna cry;
Your humble beast pursues his way
Where crowds the palms and garments lay.

2 Ride on! Ride on in majesty!
In lowly pomp ride on to die:
O Christ, your triumphs now begin
O'er captive death and conquered sin.

3 Ride on! Ride on in majesty!
The winged squadrons of the sky
Look down with sad and wondering eyes
To see th' approaching sacrifice.

4 Ride on, Ride on in majesty!
Your last and fiercest strife is nigh;
The Father on his sapphire throne
Expects his own anointed Son.

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

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Ride on! Ride on in majesty!
• Title: Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!
• Author: Henry H. Milman (1827, alt. 1972)
• Meter: L.M.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Matthew 21:1-9
• Topic: Christian Year: Palm Sunday

Tune Information

• Name: ST. DROSTANE
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1862)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: B♭ Major