Ride on to Die
Journey of Sacrifice: Silent Ride to Redemption
Lyrics
Seems the sorrow untold, as you look down the road
Expressing the apparent unspoken sorrow as one observes the approaching crowd.
At the clamoring crowd drawing near
Describing the noisy and eager crowd that is getting closer.
Feel the heat of the day, as you look down the way
Sensing the intensity of the day's heat while looking down the path.
Hear the shouts of Hosanna the King
Hearing the exuberant shouts of "Hosanna" welcoming the King.
Chorus
Indicating a shift or a repeated section in the lyrics (chorus).
Oh, daughter of Zion your time's drawing near
Addressing the daughter of Zion, suggesting a significant moment approaching.
Don't forsake Him, oh don't pass it by
Urging not to abandon or ignore the approaching event.
On the foal of a donkey as the prophets had said
Referring to the fulfillment of a prophecy about the King riding on a donkey.
Passing by you, He rides on to die
Noting the imminent passing of the King, symbolized by riding on to die.
Come now little foal, though your not very old
Calling a young donkey to carry its first burden with courage.
Come and bear your first burden bravely
Encouraging the young donkey to bear the burden bravely.
Walk so softly upon all the coats and the palms
Instructing the donkey to tread softly on the garments and palms strewn on the ground.
Bare the One on your back oh so gently
Asking the donkey to carry the burden of the One on its back with great care.
Midst the shouting so loud and the joy of the crowd
Amidst the loud joy of the crowd, highlighting the silence of the One riding.
There is One who is riding in silence
Emphasizing the awareness of the imminent fleeing of the crowd when their shepherd is taken away.
For He knows the ones here will be fleeing in fear
Describing the impending departure of the crowd when the shepherd is taken.
When their shepherd is taken away
Reiterating the chorus, emphasizing the significance of the impending event.
Chorus
Repeating the call for the daughter of Zion not to forsake the approaching event.
Soon the thorn cursed ground will bring forth a crown
Anticipating the ground, cursed by thorns, yielding a crown symbolizing Jesus' suffering.
And this Jesus will seem to be beaten
Acknowledging that Jesus will appear beaten, facing challenges.
But He'll conquer alone both the shroud and the stone
Asserting that Jesus will conquer both death (shroud) and the grave (stone).
And the prophesies will be completed
Highlighting the completion of prophecies as Jesus fulfills his destiny.
Chorus
Repeating the chorus, reinforcing the importance of the upcoming events.
On the foal of a donkey as the prophets had said
Reiterating the prophecy about the King riding on a donkey.
Passing by you He rides on to die
Emphasizing the imminent journey of the King, riding on to face death.
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