The Worshipbook ‎#571

571. So Lowly Does the Savior Ride

1 So lowly does the Savior ride
A paltry borrowed beast,
Nor pomp, nor show, nor lofty pride,
Nor boast above the least.

2 His scepter is his kindliness,
His grandeur is his grace,
His royalty is holiness,
And love is in his face.

3 ’Tis thus the great Messiah came
To break the tyrants’ will,
To heal the people of their shame,
And nobleness instill.

4 Ride on, O King, ride on your way,
While men of low degree
Exalt and usher in the day
Of peace we long to see.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: So lowly does the Savior ride
• Title: So Lowly Does the Savior Ride
• Author: Almer M. Pennewell (1946, alt. 1972)
• Meter: C.M.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Matthew 21:1-9
• Topic: Christian Year: Palm Sunday; Other Observances: World Peace
• Copyright: Words used by permission of Myra S. Pennewell.

Tune Information

• Name: EPWORTH CHURCH
• Composer: V. Earle Copes (1964)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: f minor
• Copyright: Music copyright © 1964 by Abingdon Press; from The Methodist Hymnal; used by permission.