All Glory, Laud, And Honour

All Glory, Laud, and Honour is a hymn used especially for Palm Sunday, celebrating Christ’s entry into Jerusalem as King. The original Latin version, “Gloria, laus et honor,” was written by Theodulf of Orléans in the early 9th century. Neale translated it into English in 1851 and revised the translation in later editions. The hymn invites worshipers to join the crowds who laid palms before Jesus, offering praise, “hosannas,” and recognition of His kingship. It heaps adoration (“All glory, laud, and honour to you, Redeemer, King”) and justice to the imagery of Scripture, recalling how the people of Jerusalem recognized Jesus as the Son of David.

The hymn is structured with a refrain (“All glory, laud, and honour …”) and several stanzas which alternate praise of Christ’s Person (Son of David, Redeemer King) and His work (His passion, exaltation). The tune most often used is “St. Theodulph” (also known by its German name Valet will ich dir geben), composed by Melchior Teschner in the early 17th century.

Over time, this hymn has become one of the quintessential Palm Sunday hymns in many Christian traditions. Churches often use it as a processional hymn before the reading of the Gospel account of Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. Its imagery has made it especially powerful: imagery of palms, shouts of “Hosanna,” and people rejoicing in the King. It continues to remind worshipers of both the humility and majesty of Christ, and the contrast between His entry in peace and His approaching suffering.