All Glory, Laud, and Honor

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Refrain: All glory, laud, and honor, to thee, Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.

1. Thou art the King of Israel, thou David's royal Son, who in the Lord's name comest, the King and Blessed One. (Refrain)

2. The company of angels are praising thee on high, and we with all creation in chorus make reply. (Refrain)

3. The people of the Hebrews with psalms before thee went; our prayer and praise and anthems before thee we present. (Refrain)

4. To thee, before thy passion, they sang their hymns of praise; to thee, now high exalted, our melody we raise. (Refrain)

5. Thou didst accept their praises; accept the prayers we bring, who in all good delightest, thou good and gracious King. (Refrain)

Words by: Theodulph of Orleans;
trans. by John Mason Neale
Music by: Melchior Teschner;
harm. by W.H. Monk

Originally written in 820 as a Latin hymn by Theodulf of Orleans. The hymn was translated into English by John Mason Neale, and is traditionally sung on Palm Sunday on the occasion of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
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Devotional for the hymn All Glory, Laud, and Honor

Scripture Reading

“The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David!’ ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Hosanna in the highest heaven!’” (Matthew 21:9, NIV)

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Reflection

Imagine standing among the Jerusalem crowd on that first Palm Sunday, waving palm branches and laying cloaks on the dusty road as Jesus rides in on a humble donkey. The air buzzes with excitement, voices rising in unified praise: “Hosanna!”—a cry meaning “Save us!” but also bursting with hope and adoration. Theodulf’s hymn invites us to join this procession, not just as spectators but as active participants offering “all glory, laud, and honor” to our Redeemer King. Yet, this moment of triumph is bittersweet, for we know the cross awaits. Jesus enters not as a conquering warrior but as a servant King, ready to lay down His life for us. The hymn’s verses remind us of who Jesus is: the One “to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring.”

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Even the young recognized His worth, their simple faith a model for us. In our busy lives, do we pause to offer Jesus the praise He deserves? Do we crown Him with our devotion, not just in worship services but in our daily choices? Theodulf, writing from a prison cell, found joy in praising Christ despite his suffering. His words challenge us to lift our voices in gratitude, no matter our circumstances, trusting that Jesus reigns as King over every trial.

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The refrain calls us to a posture of humility and awe. “Glory” reflects His divine majesty, “laud” His worthy deeds, and “honor” His rightful place as Lord. As we sing or meditate on these words, we’re invited to surrender our pride, worries, and distractions, laying them at His feet like cloaks on the road. Palm Sunday reminds us that Jesus’ kingship redefines power—He rules through love, sacrifice, and grace. How can we honor Him today with our time, talents, and trust?