Published with the titlle "Hosanna" it is sometimes called "Hosanna to the King of Kings" - in attempt to distinguish it from the many other gongs with the same name.
Originally written for use in evangelical churches, it is sometimes used on Palm Sunday in liturgical churches. It has been translated into many languages, and appears to be used worldwide.
The song is set to an unnamed tune, also by Cuttle. This has a 4/4 time signature, and the performance notes in at least one published version say "lively". In the key of G, the first few notes are G G DD_ GA_ DD_ A BAGF GBA with accompanying chords G / D / Em / C.
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Examples
Small group with band, professional recording:
Intgerview and performance by the composer and band:
Palm Sunday procession, with band:
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:1 Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest ...
Chorus:
Lord, we lift up your name, with our hearts full of praise,
Be exalted, O Lord, our God,
Hosanna in the highest!
2 Glory, glory, glory to the King of kings!
3 Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, to the King of kings! (2X)
Mary
ReplyDeleteIt looks like we both blogged this song on the same day.
Snap.
Geoff
Snap indeed! It was requested here just after Palm Sunday, and I had the post all set up and scheduled - then I noticed you'd done it too. But I guess at least it's a useful song, so the more the merrier.
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