Light one candle to watch for Messiah:
Let the light banish darkness.
He shall bring salvation to Israel,
God fulfills the promise…
–WOV 630 (stanza 1)
Prepare the royal highway;
The King of kings is near!
Let every hill and valley
A level road appear!
Then greet the Lord of glory,
Fortold in sacred story:
Hosanna to the Lord,
For he fulfills God’s Word!
God’s people, see him coming:
Your own eternal king!
Palm branches strewn before him!
Spread garments! Shout and sing!
God’s promise will not fail you!
No more shall doubt assail you!
Hosanna to the Lord,
For he fulfills God’s Word!
Then fling the gates wide open
To greet your promised king!
Your king, yet every nation
Its tribute too may bring.
All lands will bow before him;
Their voices join your singing:
Hosanna to the Lord,
For he fulfills God’s Word!
His is no earthly kingdom;
It comes from heav’n above.
His rule is peace and freedom
And justice, truth, and love.
So let your praise be sounding
For kindness so abounding:
Hosanna to the Lord,
For he fulfills God’s Word!
-LBW 26