THE CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

(76.76.D) R. C. H. 93

by JENNETTE THRELFALL, 1821-80

Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
"Hosanna to the son of David; Hosanna in the highest" Matt21:9
Hosanna, loud hosanna,
The little children sang
Through pillared court and temple
The Joyful anthem rang;
To Jesus, who had blessed them
Close folded to his breast
The children sang their praises,
The simplest and the best
From Olivet they followed,
'Mid an exultant crowd,
The victor palm-branch waving,
And chanting clear and loud;
Bright angels joined the chorus,
Beyond the cloudless sky,
'Hosanna in the highest!
Glory to God on high.
Fair leaves of silvery olive
They strowed upon the ground,
While salem's circling mountains
Echoed the joyful sound;
The Lord of men and angels
Rode on in lowly state
Nor scorned that little children
Should on His biding wait.
'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.