CCLI Song #4556772
Scripture Reference: Matthew 21:1-9
Theme: Palm Sunday
Key: C
Mood/Tempo: exuberant/upbeat
This song for Palm Sunday allows the congregation to participate in joyfully welcoming Jesus as King.
The song opens with the chorus—the men sing the first line, "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord," then the women echo that acclamation, singing the same words but with a different melody. These two lines are then repeated. This format (acclamation, echo, acclamation, echo) is used each time the chorus is sung. When the chorus is sung at the end of the song, there is an additional unison line of "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord."
The song opens with the chorus—the men sing the first line, "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord," then the women echo that acclamation, singing the same words but with a different melody. These two lines are then repeated. This format (acclamation, echo, acclamation, echo) is used each time the chorus is sung. When the chorus is sung at the end of the song, there is an additional unison line of "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord."
Behold Your King .pdf file (sheet music)
Behold Your King .mid sound file (audio sample)
Behold Your King .pdf file (bulletin insert)
Behold Your King
Chorus
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
(Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord).
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
(Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord).
Verse 1
Behold your king is coming on a colt,
Humbly as a servant.
Hosanna in the highest to David's Son,
Joyfully welcome him.
Chorus
Verse 2
For there is peace in heaven, glory to God,
The King of Israel.
Rejoice for he is gentle and worthy of praise:
Jesus Emmanuel.
Chorus
Tag
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.