Heart and Voice

Hosanna in the Highest is a song that I wrote with Kevin Hartnett last year for a children’s choir for Palm Sunday.  While I know we’re in the middle of summer, I thought I’d pass it along anyway.  I know there are a few out there who collect things like this throughout the year.  One of my first interactions with my wife, when we were first getting to know each other two summers ago, was to tell her that I had gone for a run that day in 90 degree weather, and it was a great run because I got to listen to a great Christmas CD while I was running.  Needless to say, she was a little confused.  We got a good laugh out of it.

Anyway, here’s the song:

Verse One:
He rides upon a donkey;
He heals the blind and lame;
King David was His Father,
Messiah is His name!
He shuts the mouths of demons;
He sets the Temple right;
Let those who love the Kingdom
Rejoice with all their might!

Chorus;
Hosanna in the highest!
Our saving King has come!
Let every hand wave branches
And praise the Promised One!

Verse Two:
Rejoice with us O people,
Behold the Promised Son!
The rocks could rise and shout it:
Our humble Leader’s come!
Old men- lay down your garments;
You children – praises bring;
Lift up your gates, O City,
Arise and greet your King!

Audio, lyrics, and a lead sheet are available at the song’s permanent page.

There’s also a list of songs on the site, if you’re looking for others like it.