RIDE ON IN MAJESTY.

This is a classic Palm Sunday hymn that captures the bittersweet triumph of Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. The words, originally penned by Henry Hart Milman, contrast the joyful cries of "Hosanna" and the scattering of palms with the solemn reality of the cross that awaits at the end of the road. It is a piece that holds both the glory of a king and the quiet resolve of a savior riding "in lowly pomp" toward his sacrifice.

In the choir loft, this arrangement by Bro. Emmanuel Idem (Jr.) brings a steady, marching rhythm to the familiar verses. The voices unite to tell the story of the angel armies watching from the sky and the Father waiting on His sapphire throne. The addition of a layered, echoing chorus—where the parts call out "Ride on!" to one another—gives the congregation a powerful sense of the procession moving forward, making it a fitting and moving choice for Holy Week liturgies.