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ABOUT THIS SONG Here is where the plot thickens. Jesus knows He is fulfilling His destiny and knows how He must play it out. Everything He does is done in alignment with the deep Inner Knowing. He follows the guidance without hesitation...for the most part. In this scene, He and His entourage are poised above the city of Jerusalem, getting set to enter and activate the crucifixion and the resurrection dramas. He knows how this is going to play out. He rides in on a donkey, the symbol of peace. He is greeted by the masses, who are ravenous for the Messiah...(does this scene ever change, people waiting for a savior to make everything OK)..they throw down the palms and shout...just like the stars arriving for the Academy Awards (so many people thinking they are less than who must touch the hem of the garment of the so much more special one)...pandemonium and celebration...everything will be OK now...but why is He riding on that ass? Where is the glory in that? Hey, what's really going on here? The celebratory music accompanies the arrival...Hosanna in His Name... The song shifts moods in an ominous drop to Fm, where the forboding Pharisees, the intellect, the government, ponder the impact of this unfortunate and untimely event. How dare this man enter temple land, he's got his nerve, he knows he's banned..Jesus confronts the authority, gets in their face and outwits them...the Pharisees are pissed but they decide to let it play out...and how could they not? This was a pivotal scene for the ages...Houston, we have a go...4, 3, 2, 1... Fade to Jesus in one of His most poignant human influenced moments of, "Are you sure?" In a lilting key change that infuses the celestial major seventh chord pattern we are lifted into Jesus' personal moments of doubt...Father, I hear your words and follow...but my heart is frightened, sad for things to come...I know the wisdom here and I shall follow... He recommits and the crowd noise takes center stage as Jesus turns the entourage toward the hill in the distance...we multitudes have gathered just to hear the Holy man... Jesus goes into a temple for a moment of centering...the Messiah reflects and quietly talks with the One... |
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SONG LYRICS: PALM SUNDAY On a Passover Sabbath In Bethany overlooking Jerusalem The Master and all stood poised In a grand entourage Decision was made to Triumphantly ride on a donkey The symbol of peace There covered with robes And a Psalm The word had been spread Through the streets that the One The Messiah was Coming to town The masses with palms Had rushed past the walls To greet this much talked about Man And all was according to plan The Prophet comes from Galilee so wave your palms Joyously We multitudes have gathered Just to hear the Holy Man Lay down your coats and Branches, too Make a path, let Him through The Kingdom now is Near at hand To Heaven let us sing Oh….Hosanna in His name How dare this man Enter temple lands He’s got His nerve He knows He’s banned This public show is a Blasphemy Arrest Him now It’s a travesty If we do what will the Masses say We’ll wait the law Will show the way Ah, ah Father, I hear Your words And follow But my heart is frightened Sad for things to come I know the wisdom here And I shall follow Comfort Me I know My time has come Strengthen those Who follow me Is this the way it has to be Talk to me, comfort me Father, Father, Father The Prophet comes from Galilee so wave your palms Joyously We multitudes have gathered just to hear the Holy Man Lay down your coats and branches, too Make a path, let Him through The Kingdom now is near at hand to Heaven let us sing Oh…Hosanna in His name On a Passover Sabbath A temple in city Jerusalem The Master reflected and quietly talked with the One © February 1, 1998. Music for Every Soul. All Rights Reserved. |
05 Palm Sunday
