Ride on! ride on in majesty - Sacred Hymns

Sacred Hymns - (112) Ride on! ride on in majesty! Author: Henry Hart Milman (1827) Tune: Winchester New It is a premier Palm Sunday hymn that powerfully contrasts the triumphant earthly entry of Jesus into Jerusalem with the tragedy of His crucifixion. The text relies heavily on dramatic irony. It is the rallying cry of heaven and earth to a humble King who is paradoxically riding forth to die. The tune Winchester New, is a vigorous, martial 17th-century German tune. The original melody debuted in the Musikalisches Handbuch der geistlichen Melodien, published in Hamburg, Germany. It was set to different texts (such as "Wer nur den lieben Gott") and featured a different, less rigid rhythm. Like, share, comment and subscribe. LYRICS: 1. Ride on, ride on in majesty! Hear all the tribes hosanna cry; O Savior meek, pursue Your road with palms and scattered garments strowed. 2. Ride on, ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die. O Christ, Your triumphs now begin o’er captive death and conquered sin. 3. Ride on, ride on in majesty! The host of angels in the sky look down with sad and wond'ring eyes to see th'approaching Sacrifice. 4. Ride on, ride on in majesty! Your last and fiercest strife is nigh. The Father on His sapphire throne awaits His own anointed Son. 5. Ride on, ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die, bow Your meek head to mortal pain, then take, O Christ, Your pow'r and reign. #sacredhymns #hymns #songs #solos #music #rideonrideoninmajesty #henryhartmilman #winchesternew #palmsunday #gospel