Palm Sunday

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 05 Apr 2020
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[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

Christ Jesus enters as the King of kings.
The crowd rejoices, Christ is seen to weep:
the justice and salvation that he brings
the city will reject, and judgement reap.

What soon will happen there he knows –
arrest, and crucifixion he’ll endure,
and though that pays the debt a sinner owes,
the city soon will know destruction sure.

Have you acknowledge him? ‘Hosanna! Lord!
Please save me, Saviour, in your power and grace!’
Rejoice! and welcome him, receive his Word
your rule and treasure, Source of life and peace.

Tune: 10 10 10 10 eg Gower Street Chapel by Alfred Light

The crowds who went ahead of him, and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna [save, praise] to the Son of David!” Matthew 21:9

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Submitted by Tom Brown on

Is palm sunday today? I didn't know but I'd think it's before easter, I grew up protestant but a brother is catholic.

Beautiful words Rhiannon,

Rejoice! and welcome him, receive his Word
your rule and treasure, Source of life and peace

Have a good week! Tom Brown

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Tom. Yes, it is called Palm Sunday as it is a week before Easter Sunday, so the beginning of the week that led to the crucifixion and resurrection. Though the date on our calendar of Easter moves about as the Passover date was linked with the Jewish lunar calendar I think.

https://www.abctales.com/story/rhiannonw/did-jesus-die-march-or-april

We don't always remember Palm Sunday, but this year, partly because of isolation and ministry by youtube messages etc, it has been noted more.

Hope you are all well. Rhiannon