Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#112

112. Hosanna to the royal Son

1 Hosanna to the royal Son
Of David's ancient line,
His natures two, His person one,
Mysterious and divine,
Mysterious and divine.

2 The root of David, here we find,
And offspring is the same:
Eternity and time are joined
In our Immanuel's name.

3 Blest He that comes to wretched men
With peaceful news from heaven;
Hosannas of the highest strain
To Christ the Lord be given.

4 Let mortals ne'er refuse to take
Th'hosanna on their tongues,
Lest rocks and stones should rise, and break
Their silence into songs.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Hosanna to the royal Son
• Author: Isaac Watts (1707)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Christ: Character of; Christ: Divinity of; Christ: Emmanuel; Christ: Praise to; Christ: Son of David; Christ: Wonderful; Immanuel; Praise: To Christ

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTMAS
• Composer: George F. Handel
• Meter: C. M.