O Bride of Christ, rejoice! Exultant raise thy voice To hail the day of glory, Foretold in sacred story. Refrain Hosanna, praise and glory, Our King, we bow before Thee. Let shouts of gladness rise Triumphant to the skies. Here comes the King most glorious To reign o'er all victorious Refrain He wears no kingly crown Yet as a king He's known; Though not arrayed in splendor, He still makes death surrender. Refrain The weak and timid find How meek He is and kind; To them He gives a treasure Of bliss beyond all measure. Refrain Thy heart now open wide, Bid Christ with thee abide; He graciously will hear thee, And be forever near thee. Refrain Then go thy Lord to meet; Strew palm leaves at His feet; Thy garments spread before Him And honor and adore Him. Refrain E'en babes with one accord With thee shall praise the Lord, And every gentile nation Respond with exultation. Refrain