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Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

Words and music by Jennette Threlfall · 1873

Key of F · 92 BPM · 4/4 · Easter,Praise · Matthew 21:15-16

Verse 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.

Verse 2

From Olivet they followed mid an exultant
crowd, The victor palm branch waving, and chanting clear
and loud. The Lord of men and angels rode on in lowly
state, Nor scorned that little children should on His bidding wait.

Verse 3

"Hosanna in the highest!" that ancient song
we sing, For Christ is our Redeemer, the Lord
of heav'n our King. O may we ever praise Him with heart
and life and voice, And in His blissful presence eternally rejoice!

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