Michael W. Smith (born October 7th, 1957) is an American singer, author, so… Read Full Bio ↴Michael W. Smith (born October 7th, 1957) is an American singer, author, songwriter, guitarist, and keyboardist.

Since his first solo project in 1983, Smith has become one of the most popular artists in the contemporary Christian music world, while also finding considerable success in the mainstream. Smith has frequently topped both Christian radio and Billboard charts and is often listed as one of the top keyboardists in rock and roll in Keyboard Magazine. Smith has sold more than 13 million records and has had 29 #1 hit songs. By 2005, he had garnered 14 gold records and 5 platinum records, 40 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and 3 Grammy Awards. He was also named one of People magazine's most beautiful people.

The Glory Songfacts reports that recorded with a 65-piece London orchestra, Glory is Christian musician Michael W. Smith’s seventeenth studio album and his second instrumental record. It was released November 22, 2011. His first instrumental album was Freedom, which was released November 21, 2000.

Hosanna
Michael W. Smith Lyrics

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[Chorus:]
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna
King of Israel welcome to our hearts
Here to reign in righteousness
Oh Ruler of the world, Ruler of our hearts

Now ascend Your throne
You are the King of Kings
Hosanna

[Chorus]

To Jerusalem, to the sons of man
Riding on in gentle strength
Oh come to save Your own, come to give Your life
The Kingdom is at hand
You are the King of Kings
Hosanna

[Chorus]

King of Israel welcome to our hearts
Here to reign in righteousness
Oh Ruler of the world, Ruler of our hearts
Now ascend Your throne
You are the King of Kings
Hosanna

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michael W. Smith's song "Hosanna" are directly inspired by Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem as recorded in the Gospels. The chorus begins with a quotation of Psalm 118:26, a messianic prophecy that was fulfilled when Jesus entered the city on a donkey while crowds shouted "Hosanna!" which means "Save us, we pray!" or "Give us victory!" The song acknowledges Jesus as the long-awaited King of Israel who comes in the name of the Lord. It also acknowledges Him as the King of Kings who has come to establish His reign of righteousness on earth. The line "now ascend your throne" anticipates His ultimate triumph over sin and death through His death and resurrection.

The verses of the song expand on the theme of Jesus' kingship and salvation. The first verse describes His humble yet powerful entrance into Jerusalem on a donkey, a sign of peace and humility. The second verse emphasizes His mission to save and redeem even those who rejected Him. The phrase "the kingdom is at hand" echoes Jesus' own announcement that the kingdom of God was near and that His ministry signaled its arrival. The repetition of the chorus throughout the song emphasizes the central message of Jesus' kingship and salvation.

Line by Line Meaning

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
Praised is the one who arrives in the Lord's name

Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna
Save, save, save us

King of Israel welcome to our hearts
Welcome to our hearts, the ruler of Israel

Here to reign in righteousness
Arrived to rule with justice

Oh Ruler of the world, Ruler of our hearts
You are the ruler of the world and our hearts

Now ascend Your throne
Take your place on your throne

You are the King of Kings
You are the supreme ruler

To Jerusalem, to the sons of man
To the mankind in Jerusalem

Riding on in gentle strength
Traveling with gentle, yet powerful motion

Oh come to save Your own, come to give Your life
Come to save your beloved ones and sacrifice your life

The Kingdom is at hand
The Kingdom of God is closeby