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.

Refrain:
Our Savior hath said that He loves them,
He loves them, He loves them!
These words unto us He hath given—
“O such is the kingdom of heaven.”

2 And since the Lord retaineth
His love to children still,
Tho’ now as King He reigneth
On Zion’s heavenly hill;
We’ll flock around His banner,
We’ll bow before His throne,
And cry aloud, “Hosanna
To David’s royal Son!” [Refrain]

3 For should we fail proclaiming
Our great Redeemer’s praise,
The stones, our silence shaming,
Would their hosannas raise.
But, shall we only render
The tribute of our words?
No! while our hearts are tender,
They too shall be the Lord’s. [Refrain]