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Hosanna to the prince of light
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Hosanna to the prince of light by Joseph Stephenson — Lyrics
Hosanna to the prince of light,
That cloth'd himself in clay;
Enter'd the iron gates of death,
And tore the bars away.
Death is no more the king of dread,
Since our Immanuel rose;
He took the tyrant's sting away,
And spoil'd our hellish foes.
See how the conqu'ror mounts aloft,
And to his Father flies,
With scars of honour in his flesh,
And triumph in his eyes.
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About Hosanna to the prince of light
Joseph Stephenson's setting of the hymn 'Hosanna to the prince of light' is a powerful anthem for SATB choir, drawing on the rich tradition of English sacred music. The text, likely by Charles Wesley, celebrates the resurrection of Christ, proclaiming victory over death and the devil. It describes Christ's ascension, his reign at the Father's right hand, and the scattering of blessings to humanity. The words urge devotion and praise, calling upon both mortal tongues and angelic voices to proclaim the triumph of the incarnate God. This piece would be an inspiring choice for Easter services or any occasion commemorating Christ's victory.
