The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#853

853. 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 bade 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 serve beneath his banner
Till victory is won,
And sing aloud: Hosanna
To David’s royal Son!

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.

Text Information

• First Line: When, his salvation bringing
• Author: John King (1789-1858)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The young salvationist: Childhood

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