Scripture Verse

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy king cometh unto thee. Zechariah 9:9

Introduction

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George Handel
(1685–1759)

Words: Jo­hann J. Esch­en­burg (Toch­ter Zi­on, freue dich). Trans­lat­ed from Ger­man to Eng­lish by Ad­olf T. Han­ser, Christ­mas Song Book (Buf­fa­lo, New York: Dahl­ke Pub­lish­ing, 1918), num­ber 12, alt. Due to the mu­sic’s com­plex­ity, it is prob­ab­ly bet­ter suit­ed for a choir ra­ther than con­gre­ga­tion­al sing­ing.

Music: Ar­ranged from Ju­das Mac­ca­bae­us, by George F. Han­del, 1747 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Johann Eschenburg
(1743–1820)

Lyrics

Daughter of Zion, now re­joice;
Shout aloud, Je­ru­sa­lem.
See, thy Sav­ior comes to thee,
Yea, He comes, the Prince of peace.
Daughter of Zi­on, now re­joice;
Shout aloud, Je­ru­sa­lem.

Sing ho­san­na, Da­vid’s Son;
Be a bless­ing to us all.
Now build up Thy king­dom great,
Sing ho­san­na ev­er­more!
Sing ho­san­na, Da­vid’s Son;
Be a bless­ing to us all.