Hosanna
Hillsong United Lyrics


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I see the King of Glory
Coming on the clouds with fire
The whole earth shakes, the whole earth shakes, yeah
I see His love and mercy
Washing over all our sin
The people sing, the people sing

Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

I see a generation
Rising up to take their place
With selfless faith, with selfless faith
I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek
We're on our knees, we're on our knees

Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like You have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks Yours
Everything I am for Your kingdom's cause
As I walk from earth into eternity

Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna, Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

Hosanna in the highest
In the highest




In the highest
Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hillsong United's "Hosanna" are a powerful expression of worship and devotion to God. The song begins with the image of the King of Glory, a reference to Jesus Christ, coming on the clouds with fire, a symbol of His presence and power. The whole earth shakes, indicating the reverence and awe that His arrival inspires. The following lines speak of His love and mercy, which washes over all our sins, bringing forth a response of people singing Hosanna in the highest.


The second half of the song shifts to the present moment, where a generation rises up with selfless faith to take their place, and a "near revival" is stirring as they pray and seek. The lyrics highlight the importance of humility and submission in seeking an encounter with God. The final verses of the song make a plea for God to heal our hearts, make them clean, and show us how to love like He has loved us. The bridge reveals a desire to be broken for the things that break God's heart and to live our lives for His kingdom's cause.


Overall, "Hosanna" is a call to worship and a prayer for deep transformation in our lives through our experiences with God. The lyrics ask us to surrender our hearts to Him, to seek His presence, and to live a life of love and devotion for His cause.


Line by Line Meaning

I see the King of Glory
I witness the arrival of the divine savior, in all of his illuminated magnificence.


Coming on the clouds with fire
The Messiah descends on Earth surrounded by ominous clouds, with the skies shooting vibrant flames.


The whole earth shakes, the whole earth shakes, yeah
The entire planet trembles with awe and reverence as the creator's presence is felt everywhere.


I see His love and mercy
I sense the benevolent compassion that He holds towards us, as it washes away our iniquities.


Washing over all our sin
His ability to forgive surpasses our human flaws and evokes a cleansing sensation.


The people sing, the people sing
Everyone delights in the glory of the Lord and lets out a harmonious hymn of praise.


Hosanna, Hosanna
An exclamation of ecstatic worship and reverence for the Lord.


Hosanna in the highest
Praise be to the Lord in the highest realm of the Heavens.


I see a generation
I perceive a new breed of faithful individuals arising to serve the creator.


Rising up to take their place
They are stepping forward to take on their duties as true believers in the Lord.


With selfless faith, with selfless faith
The generation that emerges acts out of an altruistic devotion to the Lord, seeking nothing in return.


I see a near revival
There is an imminent rebirth of spirituality among humankind, manifesting tangible results.


Stirring as we pray and seek
As we implore the Lord, we witness a stirring awakening that moves us.


We're on our knees, we're on our knees
We bow to the creator, submerging our physical selves to recognize our spiritual essence.


Heal my heart and make it clean
Through His grace, I seek absolution that would cleanse me of all spiritual pain.


Open up my eyes to the things unseen
I beg to perceive the spiritual world with better clarity than before.


Show me how to love like You have loved me
Teach me the ways of love that the Lord Himself possesses and demonstrates toward me.


Break my heart for what breaks Yours
May my heart be as sensitive as the Lord's and feel the same veins that cause Him agony and distress.


Everything I am for Your kingdom's cause
I pledge myself, wholly and entirely, for the betterment of the Lord's kingdom and its purposes.


As I walk from earth into eternity
Reflecting on my journey, I recognize my life's transition from the mortal world to the eternal one.


Hosanna in the highest
Praise be to the Lord in the highest realm of the heavens.


Hosanna, Hosanna
An exclamation of ecstatic worship and reverence for the Lord.


Hosanna in the highest
Praise be to the Lord in the highest realm of the heavens.


Hosanna, Hosanna
An exclamation of ecstatic worship and reverence for the Lord.


Hosanna in the highest
Praise be to the Lord in the highest realm of the heavens.


Hosanna in the highest
Praise be to the Lord in the highest realm of the heavens.




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Written by: Brooke Ligertwood

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@Isaac-we2ks

"Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen.
Show me how to love like you
have loved me.
Break my heart for what breaks yours,
Everything I am for your Kingdom's cause,
as I walk from earth into,
eternity"

So, so, so powerful. Thank you Lord for your Holy Spirit and the generous anointing you have poured out on Hillsong.



@ruthbessy3029

"Hosanna"

I see the king of glory
Coming on the clouds with fire
The whole earth shakes
The whole earth shakes

Yeah

I see his love and mercy
Washing over all our sin
The people sing
The people sing

[Chorus]
Hosanna
Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest [x2]

I see a generation
Rising up to take their place
With selfless faith
With selfless faith

I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek
We're on our knees
We're on our knees

[Chorus]
Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like you have loved me

Break my heart for what breaks yours
Everything I am for Your kingdom's cause
As I walk from earth into eternity



All comments from YouTube:

@_GOSPELMUSIC123

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Today I officially accepted Jesus as my savior and this song was playing while I prayed the prayer. Thank you Elevation Worship for the best decision I could ever make!"

@WORSHIPSSONGS

I was born as a muslim as well,but thankfully i found my peace,Jesus

@edwardgriffen4867

Fact!!

@T4Rlvr

I'm not religious. At all. But when I went through Air Force basic training, I attended the Christian service every Sunday. The band would play this song & it would make me (as well as EVERYONE else) so emotional. I actually like it!

@jackkovar7806

Sara, may you receive the Breath of God and His Spirit in a new way, in Jesus name :)

@mrsinkzn

AMEN, sister,Jesus our hope for Eternity 🙏

@destinielacy334

This is exactly why I am here too...ten years later.

@user-uv6hm1kd3t

Jesus accepts you into His family, and He loves you dearly ❤️

@shivinunitholi2493

Same here... not religious but when my friend who is a believer played this song for me, I had some hopes to live coz I was going through a tough phase

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@HopeInGodEvangelism

My favorite song to play every year during Easter😊💕

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