Hossana to the Lord.

 Here is a poem of celebration and a collection of scriptures lifting up the cry of "Hosanna" to the Lord.

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Hosanna in the Highest

Hosanna to the Lord, we cry,

Let praise arise to God most high!

With palm branches and voices raised,

Our hearts are filled with grateful praise.

Hosanna—save us, Lord, we plead,

For You alone can meet our need.

Not just the crowd of long ago,

But still today, we need You so.

Hosanna to the King who comes,

Not on a throne, but humble, loved.

Riding on a lowly colt,

The Prince of Peace, the saving soul.

Hosanna—let the children sing,

Let every voice its offering bring.

For from their lips, praise finds its place,

And silences the enemy's face.

Hosanna in the highest heaven,

Blessed is He who has forgiven!

The King who comes in the Lord's name,

Forever worthy of acclaim.

Hosanna, Lord, we welcome You,

Not just for what You used to do,

But here and now, in this very place,

Come rule our hearts with love and grace.

Hosanna—soon You'll come again,

On clouds of glory, not as man.

And every knee will bow and say,

Hosanna, Lord, forever and a day.

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Scripture for Hosanna

The Triumphal Entry:

"The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed shouted, 'Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!'" (Matthew 21:9)

Hosanna! Blessed Is He:

"Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, 'Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!'" (Mark 11:9)

The Children's Praise:

"But when the chief priests and the teachers of the law saw the wonderful things He did and the children shouting in the temple courts, 'Hosanna to the Son of David,' they were indignant." (Matthew 21:15)

Blessed Is the King:

"They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting, 'Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in God's name—the King of Israel!'" (John 12:13, VOICE)

Out of the Mouths of Infants:

"From the lips of children and infants You have ordained praise because of Your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger." (Psalm 8:2) — fulfilled in the children crying "Hosanna."

Save Us, Lord:

"Lord, save us! Lord, grant us success! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. From the house of the Lord we bless you." (Psalm 118:25-26) — "Hosanna" means "Save us, Lord."

The Stone the Builders Rejected:

"The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad." (Psalm 118:22-24) — the context of the Hosanna cry.

Let Everything Praise Him:

"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord." (Psalm 150:6)

Blessed Is He Who Comes:

"Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!" (Luke 19:38, VOICE)

The King Comes in Humility:

"Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey." (Zechariah 9:9)

Every Knee Will Bow:

"Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." (Philippians 2:9-11)

The Song of the Redeemed:

"After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: 'Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!'" (Revelation 19:1)

Come, Lord Jesus:

"He who testifies to these things says, 'Yes, I am coming soon.' Amen. Come, Lord Jesus." (Revelation 22:20) — the final Hosanna.

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A Prayer of Hosanna

Lord Jesus,

Hosanna—save us, Lord!

We lift our voices to You,

Not just with words,

But with hearts surrendered.

You came once in humility,

Riding on a donkey,

Welcomed by palm branches and praise.

Come now into my heart,

And reign there as King.

Hosanna in the highest!

Let praise rise from my life,

Not only on Sunday,

But every day.

And one day, Lord,

You will come again

Not on a donkey,

But on the clouds of glory.

Until that day,

I will cry, "Hosanna!"

And live in the light

of Your saving grace.

Blessed is He who comes

in the name of the Lord!

Hosanna in the highest!

Amen.