I find Hosanna to be a very interesting poem (hymn) that was composed for the dedication of the Kirtland Temple. When we think about the restoration of the gospel, we need to expand that understanding to the purpose of the temples and not just the gospel itself. The first stanza is a clear declaration that the blessings of the temple are here again, restored by Elijah, given to saints to receive eternal glory.
Second, is the poem Millennium, which is more difficult to interpret without a clear understanding of scriptural references of the Second Coming. Even so, I did not understand all the references, which makes me question who the audience is. One would have to be well verse in the understanding of the Millennium to figure out what this poem actually means. It’s almost taking versus from Isaiah and making them even more difficult to dissect.
I liked how you tied Hosanna to the dedication of the Kirtland Temple (and brought a history tidbit into your post). The two you chose also coincide very well together with their content--they flowed from one to the other very well.
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