Hosanna to the living Lord!

This triumphant hymn setting for SATB choir opens with a powerful declaration of praise. The music rises to meet the text, setting the scene for a fervent expression of adoration to the living Lord. The composer captures the soaring, joyous spirit of the words, encouraging the choir to sing with conviction. The refrain, a repeated cry of "Hosanna Lord!", provides a strong, unifying moment for the congregation. As the verses unfold, the music shifts to reflect the prayerful pleas for divine presence and the aspiration for the Holy Spirit to dwell within the believers, culminating in a hope for salvation at the final judgment.