Hymns

Hosannah to the royal Son

by Isaac Watts·1707·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)

Based on Mt 21:9; Luke 19:38,40.

1

Hosannah to the royal Son
Of David's ancient line!
His natures two, his person one,
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 heav'n!
Hosannahs of the highest strain
To Christ the Lord be giv'n!

4

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