Hosanna to the Royal Son
The sermon 'Hosanna to the Royal Son' celebrates Jesus Christ as the divine and human son of David, calling believers to respond with praise and worship.
Isaac Watts preaches about the royal son of David, emphasizing the dual nature and divine essence of Jesus Christ. He highlights the unity of eternity and time in the name of Immanuel, the root and offspring of David. Watts encourages the congregation to welcome Christ with praises and hosannas, warning against refusing to acknowledge Him to avoid even nature itself praising Him.
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Hosanna to the royal son
Of David's ancient line!
His natures two, his person one,
Mysterious and divine.
The root of David, here we find,
And offspring, are the same:
Eternity and time are joined
In our Immanuel's name.
Blest he that comes to wretched man
With peaceful news from Heaven!
Hosannas, of the highest strain,
To Christ the Lord be given.
Let mortals ne'er refuse to take
The Hosanna on their tongues,
Lest rocks and stones should rise and break
Their silence into songs.
Sermon Outline
- The Royal Son of David
- The Root of David
- Blessed News from Heaven
- Responding to the Royal Son
- Taking the Hosanna on our tongues
- Lest we be silenced by rocks and stones
Key Quotes
“His natures two, his person one, Mysterious and divine.” — Isaac Watts
“Hosannas, of the highest strain, To Christ the Lord be given.” — Isaac Watts
“Let mortals ne'er refuse to take The Hosanna on their tongues,” — Isaac Watts
Application Points
- We should respond to the royal son with praise and worship, taking the Hosanna on our tongues.
- The peaceful news from Heaven is the message of salvation and redemption through Jesus Christ.
- We should not refuse to take the Hosanna on our tongues, lest we be silenced by our own unresponsiveness.