"All Glory, Laud, and Honor"

Theodulph of Orleans (760-821), born in Italy, was appointed as a Bishop in France at the age of 21. When a new ruler came into power, Theodulph was suspected of maintaining a secret loyalty to Italy, and was thus imprisoned in 818 (where he remained until his death three years later). Theodulph was sustained by his faith while in prison, and wrote the words to this inspiring Palm Sunday hymn.

"All Glory, Laud, and Honor"

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All glory, laud and honor,
To Thee, Redeemer, King,
To Whom the lips of children
Made sweet hosannas ring.

Thou art the King of Israel,
Thou David’s royal Son,
Who in the Lord’s Name comest,
The King and Blessèd One.

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The company of angels
Are praising Thee on High,
And mortal men and all things
Created make reply.

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The people of the Hebrews
With palms before Thee went;
Our prayer and praise and anthems
Before Thee we present.

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To Thee, before Thy passion,
They sang their hymns of praise;
To Thee, now high exalted,
Our melody we raise.

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Thou didst accept their praises;
Accept the prayers we bring,
Who in all good delightest,
Thou good and gracious King.

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