Tune: St Theodulph
(\'All glory, laud, and honour\')
Matthew 21 v.1 - 11 parts
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Chorus
Prepare the royal pathway
\'Hosanna, Save Lord\', say
Seated on humble beast, He
Comes, brings salvation, see
Triumphant this His entry
To Jerusalem be
Yet meek, lowly, and friendly
Serves God acceptably - Chorus
Very great multitude there
Saw donkey, which did bear
The Saviour of the world sure
Atoning One e\'ermore - Chorus
Garments and palm branches spread
On the road, they did tread
Going before and after
Jesus, voices did stir - Chorus
Hosanna be to the Son
Of David, He the One
Blessed He that comes in the name
Of the Lord, Christ the same - Chorus
On arrival, the city
Was moved, said, Who this be?
Reply, Jesus the prophet
Of Nazareth, none fret - Chorus
Look, see, do you this King know
And Lord, no battle-bow
He brings, nor war-horse sturdy
But humility free - Chorus
Ride on to your destiny
Though crowds would fickle be
Rejoicing now, but later
They would to hatred stir - Chorus
Yet triumph through suffering
Cross before crown did bring
Help us to faithful follow
And constant your ways go - Chorus