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Hymns Based on Matthew 21:9

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Matthew 21:9

"A very great multitude spread their clothes on the road. Others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The multitudes who went in front of him, and those who followed, kept shouting, “Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”"

— Matthew 21:9

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Palm Sunday, Kingship of Christ, Praise, Humility of Christ, Triumphal entry. Many worship songs connected to Matthew 21:9 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

  • Palm Sunday
  • Kingship of Christ
  • Praise
  • Humility of Christ
  • Triumphal entry

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn A Service of Word and Table IV, cont.
Response Hymn Hosanna! Hosanna!
Reflection Hymn Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
Closing Hymn Filled With Excitement

Example Worship Flow

  1. 1
    Call to Worship Psalm 100
  2. 2
  3. 3
    Scripture Reading Matthew 21:9
  4. 4
    Sermon Palm Sunday
  5. 5
    Response Hymn Hosanna! Hosanna!
  6. 6
    Reflection Hymn Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
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Hymns Inspired by This Passage

All Glory, Laud, and Honor

“All Glory, Laud, and Honor” is a Palm Sunday processional hymn in which the church joins the praise offered to Christ at his entry into Jerusalem.

Filled With Excitement

Filled With Excitement is the English form of the Mexican Palm Sunday hymn “Mantos y palmas,” written and composed by Rubén Ruiz Ávila.

Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

“Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” is a Palm Sunday hymn that views Christ’s triumphal entry through the voices of children.

Hosanna! Hosanna!

Hosanna! Hosanna! is a contemporary Palm Sunday song that places the congregation inside the tension of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem: the arriving king is welcomed with public praise, yet his kingship is expressed through humility rather than conventional displays of power.

Lift High the Triumph Song Today

“Lift High the Triumph Song Today” is a Palm Sunday hymn that refuses to isolate the triumphal entry from the Passion that follows.

When, His Salvation Bringing

When, His Salvation Bringing is a Palm Sunday hymn centered on the praise offered to Jesus as he enters Zion and on his welcome of children who confess him as David's royal Son.

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