1 Along the ancient highway in crowds the people throng,
And hail the blessed Jesus as He meekly rides along;
They strew with palms His pathway, their garments casting down:
“The Son of David cometh,” “Go forth the King to crown.”
“The Son of David cometh,” “Go forth the King to crown;”
And now the holy city its portals open flings,
And lo! within the temple there the host of children sings:
Refrain:
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna to the Son of David!
Hosanna, hosanna to the Son of David!
O Zion, from the dust arise,
Thy Saviour and thy King behold!
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna to the Son of David!
Blessed is He, blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna to the Son of David!
(Blessed is He, blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord,)
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna, hosanna!
2 Up to the Holy City the countless throng has come;
They enter thru the pearly gates to God’s eternal home;
I see them in their white robes bow low in worship sweet,
Their crowns in rapture casting at their Redeemer’s feet;
Their crowns in rapture casting at their Redeemer’s feet;
There, too, in gladness praising their Saviour and their King,
With cherubim and seraphim I hear the children sing: [Refrain]
Source: Hymns for Today: for Sunday Schools, Young People's Societies, The Church, The Home, Community Welfare Associations, and Patriotic Meetings #94
Rv Palmer Hartsough USA 1844-1932. Born in Redford, MI, he attended Kalamazoo College and Michigan State Normal school (later MSU). He became an author, editor, lyricist, and librettist. After working as a traveling singing teacher in MI, IL, IA, OH, KY and TN, he opened a music studio in Rock Island, IL, around 1877, also directing music at a Baptist church there. In 1893, due to his poetic abilities, he moved to Cincinnati, OH, and joined the Fillmore Music Company, providing texts (over 1000) for their music. He also served as music director at the Bethel Mission and the 9th Street Baptist Church. He became a traveling song evangelist in 1903, and was ordained a Baptist minister in 1906, serving in Ontario, Canada, and MI from 191… Go to person page >
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