Palm Sunday 2013

Whatever a trifecta is when it's four instead of three, that's what I got in church this morning: all four of my most favorite Palm Sunday hymns.

"All Glory, Laud and Honor"
"Hosanna, Loud Hosanna"
"Ride On, Ride On in Majesty"
"No Tramp of Soldiers' Marching Feet"

The familiar tunes. The poignant lyrics. The imagery. I know the trend is to sing more contemporary songs, but the power of these traditional hymns should not be underestimated. As many times as I have sung them in my lifetime, each year I sing the words and see the images with fresh ears and eyes.