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Hosanna
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Jul 19, 2026 updated
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Israel Houghton's song 'Hosanna' is a worship anthem that exalts Jesus Christ as King. The lyrics repeatedly call for the King to be lifted up and declare 'Hosanna in the highest,' a phrase from the Bible when crowds welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem. The song focuses on praise, adoration, and giving honor to God. It invites listeners to join in exalting Jesus, emphasizing His majesty and worthiness. The repetition of 'be lifted higher' underscores a desire for God's presence and glory to be magnified. This is a straightforward, congregational worship song centered on the exaltation of Christ.
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Hosanna in the highest
Let our King be lifted up hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Let our King be lifted up hosanna
(Be lifted up)
Hosanna in the highest
Let our King be lifted up hosanna, hosanna
Oh hosanna in the highest
Let our King be lifted up hosanna
Sing hosanna in the high, in the highest
Thank You Lord
Let the King be lifted lifted hosanna
Be lifted higher, higher
Be lifted higher
Jesus, You be lifted higher, higher
Be lifted higher
Jesus, You be lifted higher
Higher higher
Jesus, You be lifted higher
Higher, higher
Jesus, You be lifted higher
Higher, be lifted higher
Jesus, be lifted higher
Higher, be lifted higher
King be lifted up hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Let our King be lifted up
Let our King be lifted up
Let our King be lifted up hosanna