Palm Sunday

Jerusalem, O Jerusalem ancient Holy city
Seat of Kings, temple of God, Valley of Vision
Foundation of Peace, perfection of beauty
City of Passover where sacrificial lambs come.

The Star arrived entering Jerusalem from the east
Riding down a road of cloaks and palm leaves, fulfilling prophesy
All coming for the Passover sacrifice, from the highest to the least
Coming to Jerusalem as God commanded, fulfilling destiny

Your King, humble, and mounted on a donkey
Hosanna! Save [Us] Please! Hosanna to the Son of David!
Chanting crowds of ordinary people, seekers, not an army
Hosanna in the highest heaven, chants of love and hope, not hatred

Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David!
Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!
Blessed is the King of Israel, wishes to Jesus they bid

Peace in Heaven and Glory in the highest heaven was his followers’ intent
Such was the Messiahs’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, a city of hypocrites
Triumphant with a backdrop of sorrow, grief, and lament.
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets.

Jesus, our Messiah, obedient to God’s will
Fulfilling Passover, sacrificing your life for our redemption
Foreknowing your death, but your love and faith gives you strength of will
O Lord our God, our Savior, we owe you everything for our Salvation.

As we attempt to walk with you this Lenten season
We remember that you are in us, as we are in you.
Please deign to share our strength, and your pain, during your passion.
For we live with you, we die with you, and we arise with you.
Amen