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Hosanna, Be the Children's Song

James Montgomery • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 21:15

Verse 1

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna! Hosanna be the children’s song, To Christ, the children’s King, His praise to whom our souls belong, Let all the children sing.

Chorus

Hosanna then our song shall be, Hosanna to our King. This is the children’s jubilee, Let all the children sing. This is the children’s jubilee, Jubilee, Jubilee; This is the children’s jubilee, Let all the children sing.

Verse 2

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna! Hosanna here in joyful hands; The children all proclaim, And hail with voices, hearts and hands, Our loving Savior’s name.

Chorus

Hosanna then our song shall be, Hosanna to our King. This is the children’s jubilee, Let all the children sing. This is the children’s jubilee, Jubilee, Jubilee; This is the children’s jubilee, Let all the children sing.

Verse 3

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna! Hosannas on the wings of light, O’er earth and ocean fly, Till morn to eve, and noon to night, And heav’n to earth reply.

Chorus

Hosanna then our song shall be, Hosanna to our King. This is the children’s jubilee, Let all the children sing. This is the children’s jubilee, Jubilee, Jubilee; This is the children’s jubilee, Let all the children sing.

Verse 4

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna! Hosannas, sound from church and hall, Let ev’ry voice accord; Be this our watchword, one and all; Hosanna, praise the Lord.

Chorus

Hosanna then our song shall be, Hosanna to our King. This is the children’s jubilee, Let all the children sing. This is the children’s jubilee, Jubilee, Jubilee; This is the children’s jubilee, Let all the children sing.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 21:15