Hosanna
Kelly Joe Phelps · Roll Away the Stone [1997]
I need a beacon to guide me through the night
Oh let me hear your hosanna
Come on and let me hear your prayer
I'm going down to the city, I got a home there
Oh my heart is tattered and my spirit grows cold
Let me see your wisdom Lord before I get too old
Let me hear your hosanna
Come on and let me hear your prayer
I'm going down to the city, I got a home there
Struggle out on the wheel I don't know better way
Tell my soul's up in heaven and the world's gone away
Let me hear your hosanna
Come on and let me hear your prayer
I'm going down to the city, I got a home there
The last day's done and the darker hour draws nigh
Might the wings of gold surround me and my salvation fine
Let me hear your hosanna
Come on and let me hear your prayer
I'm going down to the city, I got a home there
No more than the sinner needing faith and love
Simple grace my soul and my shield armor to run this Christian race
Let me hear your hosanna
Come on and let me hear your prayer
I'm going down to the city, I got a home there
About Hosanna
Kelly Joe Phelps delivers a hauntingly beautiful gospel recording on "Hosanna," his 1997 debut album "Roll Away the Stone." As a central figure in the modern Christian music revival, Phelps blends traditional hymnody with contemporary soul and R&B influences, creating a sound that bridges generations. The track exemplifies his signature style, characterized by raw vocal emotion and a rhythmic groove that elevates the spiritual message. Released during a pivotal era for independent gospel artists, the song became a staple in his discography, showcasing his ability to reinterpret classic themes with fresh energy. "Hosanna" remains a defining moment in his career, reflecting the genre's shift toward more accessible yet deeply rooted musical expression in the late 1990s.