577 When, His salvation bringing,

1 When, His salvation bringing, To Zion Jesus came, The children all stood singing Hosanna to His name. Nor did their zeal offend Him, But as He rode along He let them still attend Him, And smiled to hear their song. 2 And since the Lord retaineth His love for children still, Though now as King He reigneth On Zion's heavenly hill; We'll flock around His banner, Who sits upon the throne, And cry aloud, "Hosanna To David's royal Son!" 3 For should we fail proclaiming Our great Redeemer's praise, The stones, our silence shaming, Might well Hosanna raise. But shall we only render The tribute of our words? No; while our hearts are tender, They, too, shall be the Lord's.