Evergreen have its branches been
It is king of all the woodland scene
For Christ our King is born today
His reign shall never pass away
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in excelsis

Once the pride of the mountainside
Now cut down to grace our Christmastide
For Christ from heav'n to earth came down
To gain, thro' death, a nobler crown
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in excelsis

Every bough bears a burden now
They are gifts of love for us, we trow
For Christ is born, His love to show
And give good gifts to men below
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in excelsis

Twelve months o'er, we shall meet once more
Merry welcome singing, as of yore
For Christ now reigns, our Saviour dear
And gives us Christmas every year
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in excelsis