The simplest and the best

Hosanna, loud hosanna,

the little children sang,

through pillared court and temple

the lovely anthem rang.

To Jesus, who had blessed them

close folded to his breast,

the children sang their praises,

the simplest and the best.

From Olivet they followed

mid an exultant crowd,

the victor palm branch waving,

the chanting clear and loud.

The Lord of earth and heaven

rode on in lowly state,

nor scorned that little children

should on his bidding wait.

"Hosanna in the highest!"

that ancient song we sing,

for Christ is our redeemer,

the Lord of heaven our King.

O may we ever praise him

With heart and life and voice,

and in his blissful presence

eternally rejoice!

-Jeanette Threlfall