All Glory Laud and Honor
All glory laud and honor to thee Redeemer King
The great Palm Sunday processional hymn, addressing Christ directly as the children and crowd addressed him at the triumphal entry. The refrain is repeated after each stanza, creating the feel of a processional litany. The hymn moves from the crowd's greeting to the prayer of the current worshipper.
History & Background
Written by Theodulph of Orleans (c.760-821) while imprisoned, reportedly sung from his prison window to King Louis the Pious on Palm Sunday 820. John Mason Neale translated it into English in 1851. The tune VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN was composed by Melchior Teschner in 1615.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 344
- Gather 4th Edition — 535
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 108
- Lutheran Service Book — 442
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 160
Bulletin Note
All Glory Laud and Honor — Theodulph of Orleans, c.820; tr. Neale, 1851
Preaching Connection
Matthew 21:1-11 — the triumphal entry; appropriate for Palm Sunday processions.
Catechism & Confessional Connections
- The Second Article (Concerning Redemption) Small Catechism — The Apostles' Creed
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Christological ascent from earthly hosannas to heavenly exaltation, culminating in paschal redemption and eternal praise
Themes
Palm Sunday Processional Triumphal Entry