We came up to Jerusalem
And heard a mighty noise
All had come to welcome Him
With songs and shouts of joy
The streets were strewn with branches
And cloaks in bright array
When we listened closer
We heard the people say

Hosanna, Hosanna
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord
Hosanna
Prince of Peace and our Redeemer
Hosanna in the Highest!

He came into the temple
And what did He find there?
In this place of worship
The merchants sold their wares
He overturned the tables
And the moneychangers' seats
Said you have made this house of prayer
Into a den of thieves!

(Chorus)

The priests began to fear Him
And plot how He must die
But they could not go near Him
The crowd was on His side
Though our hearts were burning
With hope of what might be
There could be no turning
On the road to Calvary.

(Chorus)