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presented by the Knox Youth Chorus and Choir
(Matthew 20: 19-34; 21:1-11)
words and music by David Buckley
soloists: Shaelah Grace Buckley, Dave Buckley
1) There is a song of love, long ago
That’s meant to set us free
It was in the time of this story, we know
That we saw how love is meant to be
2) Amazing grace, how wonderful the thought
That’s there for you and me
We shall overcome for God’s will shall be done
And the blind will all begin to see
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the Highest!
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the Highest!
3) Through many dangers, toils and snares
Our Lord has already gone
The grace that dwells in His strength is ours
And that power will make us belong
4) The Lord has promised goodness to stay
From where we’ll never roam
What now is lost will be found on the way
And grace will lead us home
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the Highest!
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the Highest!
Hosanna in the Highest!
5) Amazing grace, how wonderful the thought
That’s there for you and me
We shall overcome for God’s will shall be done
And the blind will all begin to see
Sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna!
Sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna!
Sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna!
presented by the Knox Youth Chorus and Choir
(Mark 10: 46-52; 11: 1-11)
words and music by David Buckley
soloists: Leslie Powers, Len Berry
(During instrumental children spread cloaks)
(Solo:)
1) It came around the break of dawn
The excitement in the air
We were near the road He was travelling on
And they said He’d soon be there
They said He’d soon be there
2) On a donkey’s back would come a carpenter’s son
But now everyone heard more
Of the proof in all the miracles done
And expectations of what was in store.
What was now in store
3) What would soon be said, who would soon be led
By this holy, powerful king?
He could raise the dead, all the poor were fed
And the blind would all now see,
The blind would all now see!
(Choir:) For the people knew of a glory true
That would soon pass into their sight
On the branches strewn and the clothes they threw
He would come with power and might
For the Lord had sent this amazing man
Who had courage to rally a call
And the powers at hand would soon understand
What in truth is meant for all
(Youth:) Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest!
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest!
(During instrumental children spread cloaks)
4) Now the land around had been trampled down
By the army that had conquered their land
And all now feared what could disappear
By the powers now at hand
The powers now at hand
5) But as clear as day, we could see a way
To begin to find our dream
Of a holy land, of a holy plan
And to pave the road to peace
The road ahead to peace
(Choir:) For the people knew of a glory true
That would soon pass into their sight
On the branches strewn and the clothes they threw
He would come with power and might
For the Lord had sent this amazing man
Who had courage to rally a call
And the powers at hand would soon understand
What in truth is meant for all
(Youth:) Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest
(All:) Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest
(Choir:) Sing Hosanna, sing hosanna, sing hosanna!
(All:) Sing Hosanna, sing hosanna, sing hosanna!
Sing Hosanna, sing hosanna, sing hosanna!
presented by the Knox Youth Chorus and Choir
words and music by David Buckley
(During instrumental children spread palm leaves)
(All:)
1) The time that He passed by their way
The people sang and cheered
But near the clothes and branches they’d lay
Some watched Him pass in fear
2) For this was He who’d raised the dead
And caused the blind to see
Now look at how these souls were led
How could this come to be?
Chorus:
“Hosanna to God in the Highest”, was sung
“Blest be the time at hand!
“Hosanna to God in the Highest”, was sung
The Lord has appeared in this man.
3) There was a way to silence it all
That still is used today
Where lives are crushed and truth made small
And grace is all thrown away
4) But there’s a road our Lord still walks
To know and to revere
Where peace endures and love’s unlocked
And grace removes every tear
Refrain:
Amazing grace, a wonderful love
Blest be the time at hand
We shall overcome, it’s already begun
The Lord will fulfill his command.
Sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna!
Sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna!
Sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna, sing Hosanna!
(Mary’s Easter Song)
presented by the Knox Youth Chorus and Choir
words and music by David Buckley
It was early that morning and the sky was dark
She remembered and opened up her eyes
And again came the tears about the one she loved
And the pain he had realized
Still hopeful of something in a promise made
She got up and got ready for the day
When she opened the door nobody heard a sound
And she quietly went her way
And walking through the dark
She heard the calling of a bird
And from a voice inside
She heard the gentle flow of words:
“Fear not, for I’m forever with you
Even past the end
For you, Mary, will always be
My confidant and friend”
She looked up and above the stars could still be seen
But the sky now glowed the richest blue
As the wind began blowing with a gentle touch
She believed that the words were true
Now others were waiting by the gate ahead
Who had promised to help by being there
And together they walked ahead in solemn steps
With the sadness and grief they shared
Ahead appeared a ray of light
Far brighter than they’d known
And then a voice called out, “Fear not!
For this to you is shown:
The one you seek cannot be found
With those who’ve passed away
You’ll meet him soon in Galilee.
This to his friends now say.”
Mary sat weeping
As she pondered what they’d heard
“Why are you weeping?”
Came a voice that called to her
Saying, “Who is it you’re looking for?”
And she tried to tell him why
Then she looked and saw the light of love
That shone there in his eyes.
“Fear not, for I’m forever with you
Even past the end
For you, Mary, will always be
My confidant and friend
And I will always be with you
Even when we seem apart
Just listen to the words of love
From deep inside your heart”
For a moment she held him,
But he said, “It’s time to go
Now go and tell the others
Of the glory that we know
And I will meet you soon again
For you know there is a way
The God of love and life is here
And for all through every day
For love transcends the darkest fears
And shines for all to feel
From deep inside we’ll always know
The power of love is real
Fear not, for I’m forever with you
Even past the end
For you, in truth, will always be
My confidant and friend
