Here is an analysis of the beautiful hymn, ‘Ride on, ride on in majesty’, sung on every Palm Sunday: The hymn unites meekness and majesty, sacrifice and conquest, suffering and glory – all central to the gospel for Palm Sunday. Majesty is the theme as the writer helps us to experience the combination of victory and tragedy that characterizes the Triumphal Entry. – Hymnary.org
1. Ride on, ride on in majesty
as all the crowds “Hosanna!” cry;
through waving branches slowly ride,
O Savior, to be crucified.2. Ride on, ride on in majesty,
in lowly pomp ride on to die;
O Christ, your triumph now begin
o’er captive death and conquered sin!3. Ride on, ride on in majesty,
the last and fiercest foe defy;
the Father on his sapphire throne
awaits his own anointed Son.4. Ride on, ride on in majesty,
in lowly pomp ride on to die;
bow your meek head to mortal pain,
then take, O God, your power and reign!