"And when He was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto Him, Master, rebuke Thy disciples. And He answered and said unto them, I tell you that if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out" (Luke 19:37-40).
The rocks were ready to proclaim
The glory of our Lord,
If men would not exalt the name
That ought to be adored.
Jesus Christ, our Lord and King,
Let rocks their silence keep!
Why should rocks say anything,
Unless we are asleep!
Was it for rocks You suffered thus
And rose up from the dead?
Not for rocks! You died for us!
Should rocks praise You instead?
O spare us, Lord, the awful shame
Of silence in our day.
Let us spread abroad Your fame
By all we do and say.
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