All glory, laud and honour.

"All glory, laud and honour" is the quintessential hymn for Palm Sunday. As the choir and congregation gather outside the church doors with palm fronds in hand, this is the melody that sets the tone for the procession into the sanctuary. The words immediately draw us into the scene of Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, echoing the "sweet hosannas" sung by the children who welcomed Him.

The arrangement here pairs Melchior Teschner's sturdy, familiar melody with the classic four-part harmony of J.S. Bach. For a choir, the refrain is a joyful, full-voiced proclamation that anchors the piece, while the verses unfold the story—moving from the historical praise of the Hebrews to the spiritual praise of the angels, and finally to our own present-day offering of prayer and song.

Singing this piece requires a bright, marching energy. It serves beautifully as an entrance hymn during Holy Week, uniting the voices in the loft with the people in the pews. As we sing "our melody we raise," we are reminded that we are joining a chorus that spans centuries, welcoming the "good and gracious king" into our hearts and our liturgy.