ALL GLORY, LAUD, AND HONOR
by Theodulph, Bishop of Orleans, c. 820 A.D.
The Song of Saints: A Historical Journey Through Our Hymns
PART THREE: MEDIEVAL HYMNS
Palms and Legends
All Glory, Laud, and Honor is a classic Palm Sunday hymn written in the 9th century by Theodulph, Bishop of Orleans and translated into English hundreds of years later by John Mason Neale.
Theodulph was a popular medieval poet appointed by Charlemagne who was later imprisoned by King Louis the Pious (known for being paranoid and petty). King Louis had suspected Theodulph of conspiracy to kill him but the charge was never proven.
While in prison, Theodulph wrote his most famous poem about the triumphal procession of Jesus into Jerusalem on a donkey.
According to legend, King Louis, while riding through the town on Palm Sunday, heard Theodulph chant this hymn from the prison tower and was so moved by the words that he pardoned him.
As you sing this hymn, remember . . .
1. The children and the Hebrews praised Jesus as King (stanzas 1 and 2).
2. Angels and all creation have always praised Jesus as King (stanza 2).
3. We join their praise to Jesus, our King (stanzas 2 and 3).
Read & Relate
All Glory, Laud and Honor
by Theodulph of Orleans, C. 820 A.D.
All glory, laud, and honor
To You, Redeemer, King,
To whom the lips of children
Made sweet hosannas ring.
You are the King of Israel
And David's royal Son,
Now in the Lord's name coming,
The King and Blessed One.
Matthew 21:8-9; Psalm 8:2; Matthew 2:6; Romans 1:3; Mark 14:61
The company of angels
Is praising You on high;
And we with all creation
In chorus make reply.
The people of the Hebrews
With palms before You went;
Our praise and prayer and anthems
Before You we present.
Isaiah 6:2-3; Psalm 145:10; John 12:13; Hebrews 13:15-16; Romans 12:1
To You before Your passion
They sang their hymns of praise;
To You, now high exalted,
Our melody we raise.
As You received their praises,
Accept the prayers we bring,
For You delight in goodness,
O good and gracious King!
Zechariah 9:9; Philippians 2:9-11; Psalm 57:7; Hebrews 4:16; Jeremiah 9:24
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