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Ride On in Majesty

Verse 1

Verse 1

Verse 1

Ride on! ride on in majesty!

Hark, all the tribes hosanna cry;

O Savior meek, pursue Thy road

With palms and scattered garments strowed.

Verse 2

Verse 2

Verse 2

Ride on! ride on in majesty!

In lowly pomp ride on to die;

O Christ, Thy triumphs now begin

O'er captive death and conquered sin.

Verse 3

Verse 3

Verse 3

Ride on! ride on in majesty!

The winged squadrons of the sky

Look down with sad and wondering eyes

To see the approaching sacrifice.

Verse 4

Verse 4

Verse 4

Ride on! ride on in majesty!

In lowly pomp ride on to die;

Bow Thy meek head to mortal pain,

Then take, O God, Thy power and reign.