Hosanna, Loud and Hosanna - Hymn with Lyrics

 

1. Hosanna, loud hosanna
the little children sang;
through pillared court and temple
the lovely anthem rang.
To Jesus, who had blessed them,
close folded to his breast,
the children sang their praises,
the simplest and the best.

2. From Olivet they followed
mid an exultant crowd,
the victory palm branch waving,
and chanting clear and loud.
The Lord of earth and heaven
rode on in lowly state,
nor scorned that little children
should on his bidding wait.

3. "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.

Scripture; Psalm 8:2; Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 11:8-10

The hymn "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna" was written by Jenner H. L. (Jeanette) Threlfall in 1873. Jeanette Threlfall (1821–1880) was an English hymn writer and poet, and this particular hymn was one of her most popular works.

The hymn is a joyful and celebratory expression of praise, particularly associated with Palm Sunday, as it reflects the crowd’s greeting of Jesus during His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The hymn was originally written in English and has remained a well-loved part of Christian liturgical music, especially during the season of Lent and on Palm Sunday.