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{ "title": "Ride on! ride on in majesty", "author": "", "tune": "St. Drostane", "number": "172", "lyrics": "Ride on! ride on in majesty!\nHark! all the tribes Hosanna cry;\nO Saviour meek, pursue thy road\nWith palms and scattered garments strowed.\n\nRide on! ride on in majesty!\nIn lowly pomp ride on to die:\nO Christ, thy triumphs now begin\nO'er captive death and conquered sin.\n\nRide on! ride on in majesty!\nThe winged squadrons of the sky\nLook down with sad and wondering eyes\nTo see th'approaching sacrifice.\n\nRide on! ride on in majesty!\nThy last and fiercest strife is nigh;\nThe Father on his sapphire throne\nExpects his own anointed Son.\n\nRide on! ride on in majesty!\nIn lowly pomp ride on to die:\nBow thy meek head to mortal pain,\nThen take, O God, thy power and reign.", "first_line": "Ride on! ride on in majesty!" }