THE ROYAL BAND

Words in Mintz, Spiritual Song Book, 1805.
Tune: THE ROYAL BAND, Sacred Harp p. 360. 
      SOUTH UNION, Hesperian Harp, p. 324.


  HOSANNA to Jesus, I'm filld with his praises,
  Come, 0 my dear brethren, and help me to sing,
  No theme is so charming, no love is so warming,
  It gives joy and gladness and comfort within.

  Hosanna is ringing; Im happy while singing, 
  And shouting the praises of Jesus's name: 
  The angels in glory repeat the glad story
  Of Jesus's love, which is made known to men.

  Hosanna to Jesus who did to redeem us,
  l'll serve him and love him wherever I go;
  He's now gone to heaven; the Spirit hes give
  To quicken and comfort his children below.

  Hosanna for ever, his grace like a river, 
  Is rising and spreading all over the land; 
  His loye is unbounded, to all it's extended, 
  And sinners are feeling the heavenly flame.

  Hosanna to Jesus! my soul how it leases,
  To see sinners falling and crying to God:
  Then shouting and praising, they cry, 'Tis amazing,
  We've found peace and pardon in Jesus's blood.

  Hosanna is ringing, hark, how they are singing ;
  All glory to Jesus, we've tasted his love.
  The kingdom of heaven to mortals is given,
  And rolls through my soul from the mansions above.

  Hosanna to Jesus; my soul feels him precious 
  In bright beams of glory he comes from above. 
  My heart is now glowing, I feel his love flowing: 
  I'm sure that my Jesus I really do love.

  Hosanna is ringing, the saints now are singing,
  And marching to glory in bright royal bands:
  Come on, my dear brethren, let's press towards heaven,
  For Jesus invites us with crowns in his hand.

  Hosanna to Jesus; my soul sweetly rises.
  lll soon be transported to a happier clime, 
  Where I shall see Jesus, and dwell on his praises, 
  And with him in glory eternally shine.