This peace is one enforced by fear and violence. A peace of privilege and guns and money. Hosanna, Jesus, hosanna. Save us now! I can wave my hand in protest. I can shout, “Hosanna, Superstar!” ...

As Jesus rode on a donkey into Jerusalem, the people spread their coats in front of him and waved palm branches to greet him. Many were delighted with his presence, and at the top of their voices ...

Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead, and many Jews came to see Jesus and spread the word. The price of Hosanna is that one day they loved him, and the next day they despised and ridiculed him.

As we hold that picture in our minds and look back at Luke’s account of Palm Sunday (19:28-44), we realise why it is that, while the crowds are shouting “ Hosanna!”, Jesus is sobbing.

Jesus Christ Superstar, the first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, exploded onto the scene in 1971 changing the world of musical theatre forever.

This popular song was echoed in various worship grounds in the country yesterday, April 4, 2021 as the world commemorated the resurrection of Jesus Christ from dead. As Christians sang Hosanna!

Learn more about "Hosanna in Excelsis: Based in Canon in D", and Mack Wilberg’s choral adaptation of this music for the 'Season of Light' Christmas special.