Hosanna filio David

Hosanna to the Son of David

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SATB

Accompaniment:
Unaccompanied

Function/Language(s):
Propers → Entrance Antiphon
Latin

Occasion:

Proper of Time → Holy Week → Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Publication Information:
GIA — G-4575 (1998)

Text Information:
Reference: Matthew 21:9, Opening Antiphon for Palm Sunday
Source: Roman Missal

Lyrics:

Hosanna filio David:
benedictus, qui venit
in nomine Domini.
[O Rex Israel: Hosanna in excelsis.]

English translation:
Hosanna to the Son of David:
Blessed is he who comes
in the name of the Lord.
[O King of Israel: Hosanna in the highest!]

Notes: This edition, by Richard Proulx, provides the Gregorian Chant tune for the antiphon first, followed by the Victoria setting. The chant includes the “O Rex Israel . . . “ line, which Victoria omits.
Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: Nov 10, 2021 Last updated: Jan 26, 2022