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Silence Reigns / Hosanna from 1974 album Paid on the Nail by singer/songwriter Graham Kendrick.
Capturing the profound moment of Jesus’ mission to bring love and salvation to the world. The song opens with a solemn scene of silence across the universe, as the Father weeps and sends His Son, the Child, on a journey to deliver a message of love and redemption. It reflects the deep sacrifice involved, with the refrain “So, so long, don’t be long,” conveying both the urgency and sorrow of this divine mission.
As the song progresses, it shifts to a triumphant tone with the joyous proclamation of "Hosanna in the highest!" This is a call for celebration and recognition of Jesus’ presence among us. The song invites the natural world - hills, valleys, towns, and cities - to recognise the significance of the One who walks and speaks through them. It’s a reminder that Jesus’ presence is both divine and deeply connected to the human experience.
The latter part of the song calls for unity and action, urging brothers and sisters to come together and march towards a better land, symbolising the hope and promise of the Kingdom of God. It’s a rallying cry for community, love, and shared purpose, with "Hosanna in the highest!" as a resounding anthem of praise and celebration.
Originally released on the Key Records label, ‘Paid on the Nail’ was Graham’s third album and a landmark in his ministry.
It continued the acoustic/folky style which had been Graham’s hallmark in his earlier recordings but also introduced a wider variety and subtlety of arrangements and other instruments including Peter Roe on the Moog synthesiser. The songs were written while Graham was part of a team ministry called ‘In the name of Jesus’ who engaged in evangelism and church renewal around the UK.
Song lyrics and MP3 download:
https://grahamkendrick.co.uk/silence-reigns/
Silence reigns across the Universe
Silent spirits stop and stare
Father weeps and sends the Child away
So, so long
Don’t be long
Go my Child and tell them love has come
So much love here for the giving
Go my Child and bring them home again
So, so long
Don’t be long
So, so long
Don’t be long
Hosanna in the highest!
Let the music ring out!
Hosanna in the highest!
Let the people sing out!
Oh you hills and valleys
Do you know whose feet are are walking through you now?
Oh you towns and cities
Do you know whose voice is calling to you now?
Hosanna in the highest!
Let the music ring out!
Hosanna in the highest!
Let the people sing out!
Brothers get together
We are marching to a better land
Brothers get together
Take your brother and your sister by the hand
Hosanna in the highest!
Let the music ring out!
Hosanna in the highest!
Let the people sing out!
Graham Kendrick
Copyright © 1974 Make Way Music,
www.grahamkendrick.co.uk
Released:
1974 (Key Records)
Producer:
John Pantry
Recorded at:
R G Jones Studios, London and Echo Studios, Eastbourne
Musicians:
Graham Kendrick - Acoustic Guitar
Peter Roe - Moog Synthesiser
Nick Ryan - Bass Guitar
Mike Wade - Drums
Ken Freeman - String Synthesiser
