Church Book ‎#168

168. Ride on, ride on in majesty!

1 Ride on, ride on in majesty!
In lowly pomp ride on to die!
O Christ, Thy triumphs now begin
O'er captive death, and conquered sin.

2 Ride on, ride on in majesty!
The angel armies of the sky
Look down with sad and wondering eyes
To see the approaching Sacrifice.

3 Ride on, ride on in majesty!
Thy last and fiercest strive is nigh;
The Father on His sapphire throne
Expects His own anointed Son.

4 Ride on, ride on in majesty!
In lowly pomp ride on to die!
Bow Thy meek head to mortal pain,
Then take, O God, Thy power, and reign.

Text Information

• First Line: Ride on, ride on in majesty!
• Author: Henry Hart Milman (1827, a.)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Passion Week: Palm Sunday; Lent, Sixth Sunday; Passion Week
• Notes: Alternate tune: #555

Tune Information

• Name: ADELAIDE
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: From index; From Mendelssohn