The root of David here we find, 3 Bless'd he that comes to wretched men With peaceful news from heaven; Hosannas of the highest strain And while our lips Their tribute bring, 2 682} HYMN 42. B. 3. L. M. 'H Who reigns on a superior throne: OSANNA to king David's Son, We bless the Prince of heavenly birth; Who brings salvation down to earth. 2 Let every nation, every age, Proclaim the Son of David's race, 684} 1H of David's ancient line; natures two, his person one, terious and divine, 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 Their silence into songs. [break 685} 'H HYMN 89. B. 2. C. M. * Christ's victory over Satan. OSANNA to our conquering King! The prince of darkness flies; His troops rush headlong down to hell, Like lightning from the skies. 2 There bound in chains the lions roar, And fright the rescu'd sheep; But heavy bars confine their power And malice to the deep. 3 Hosanna to our conquering King! All hail, incarnate love! Ten thousand songs and glories wait To crown thy head above.4 Thy victories and thy deathless fame Through the wide world shall run; And everlasting ages sing The triumphs thou hast won. 686 HYMN 44. B. 3. S. M. * 1 HOSANNA to the Son Of David, and of God, Who brought the news of pardon down, And bought it with his blood. 2 To Christ th' anointed King Be endless blessings given; Let the whole earth his glory sing, Who made our peace with heaven. |