Laudes Domini ‎#435

435. Ancient Hymn

1 Ye sons and daughters of the Lord!
The King of Glory, King adored,
This day himself from death restored.

2 On Sunday morn, at break of day,
The faithful women went their way,
To see the tomb where Jesus lay.

3 Then straightway one in white they see,
Who saith, "Ye seek the Lord; but he
Is risen, and gone to Galilee."

4 That night the apostles met in fear,
But Christ did in their midst appear,--
"My peace," he said, "be on all here!"

5 When Thomas first these tidings heard,
He doubted if it were the Lord,
Until he came and spake this word:--

6 "Behold my side, O Thomas! see,
My hands, my feet, I show to thee;
Nor faithless, but believing be."

7 When Thomas saw that wounded side,
The truth no longer he denies;
"Thou art my Lord and God!" he cried.

8 How blest are they who have not seen,
And yet whose faith hath constant been!
For they eternal life shall win.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye sons and daughters of the Lord!
• Title: Ancient Hymn
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Christ: Prince of Glory; Christ: Resurrection of; Praise: To Christ
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Scripture Songs

Tune Information

• Name: FILII ET FILIAE
• Meter: P. M.
• Key: E♭ Major