The Hymnbook ‎#188

188. Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!

1 Ride on! ride on in majesty!
Hark! all the tribes hosanna cry;
O Saviour meek, pursue Thy road
With palms and scattered garments strowed.

2 Ride on! ride on in majesty!
In lowly pomp ride on to die:
O Christ, Thy triumphs now begin
O'er captive death and conquered sin.

3 Ride on! ride on in majesty!
The winged squadrons of the sky
Look down with sad and wondering eyes
To see th' approaching sacrifice.

4 Ride on! ride on in majesty!
In lowly pomp ride on to die;
Bow Thy meek head to mortal pain,
Then take, O God, Thy power, and reign.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Ride on! ride on in majesty!
• Title: Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!
• Author: Henry H. Milman (1827)
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Psalm 24:7-10
  ;
  Matthew 21:1-11
  ;
  Matthew 21:15
• Topic: Christ: Triumphal Entry; Christ: Conqueror; Christ: King; Jesus Christ: His Triumphal Entry
• Notes: Stanza 1, line 3, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. DROSTANE
• Composer: John B. Dykes (1862)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Alternative tune, "Winchester New," Hymn 242.