It is not just through scripture that we hear “ancient” words when we worship. We find scripture and inspired text in the music that we sing.

Sometimes people (no one who is reading this) do not pay attention to the scripture or the words being sung. These people go through the motions of worship and miss some of the most inspirational insights being offered.

Instead of scripture, today, I invite you to reflect on some of the lyrics you will hear this Palm Sunday during the Cantata. Through both the words and the music may you enhance your worship experience as we begin Holy Week together.

Question: Which of these lyrics speak to you?

“Hosanna, loud Hosanna, the little children sang.”
“The Lord in rays eternal, of resurrection light.”
“God formed the creatures with a word and then pronounced them good.”
“And everywhere that we can be, You, God are present there.”

— “Ellecombe” by David Lantz III

“Join all and sing, His name, declare.”
“Humanity doth give to each his right, while those in darkness are restored to light.”
“Bless Him who cometh to bring us salvation.”

— “The Palms” by J. Faure and arranged by Dudley Buck