This inspiring Palm Sunday hymn, with music by Kevin G. Pace and text by Mary Ann W. Snowball, vividly captures the triumphant spirit of Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. Set to a stirring melody, the lyrics paint a powerful scene of Jesus riding humbly on a donkey through the Golden Gate, greeted by crowds laying cloaks and palm branches in reverence. With bold proclamation, the hymn celebrates Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah and "King of all Kings," whose mission transcended political deliverance to offer eternal salvation. The chorus of Hosanna! echoes with timeless joy, reminding listeners that the message of hope, redemption, and new life continues to inspire hearts across the world today.

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Jesus was coming, was coming for all,
Down city streets to Jerusalem’s wall.
Riding a donkey right through Golden Gate
Claimed the Messiah’s role just would not wait.

Laying down cloaks with fresh palm fronds in hand,
Crowds joined in shouting, applauding this Man.
Christ’s acts showed boldness declaring his throne.
“King of all Kings” He would ever be known.

Hosanna! Hosanna! All praise to the King!
These words of rejoicing believers did sing.

Even though some thought this Jesus would save
All from the Romans, their current domain,
Israel would now have deliverance from sin,
Freedom from death and new life to begin.

Hosanna! Hosanna! All praise to the King!
These words of rejoicing the world now sings!