Lutheran Service Book ‎#470

470. O Sons and Daughters of the King

1 O sons and daughters of the King,
Whom heav'nly hosts in glory sing,
Today the grave hath lost its sting!
Alleluia! alleluia! alleluia!

2 That Easter morn, at break of day,
The faithful women went their way
To seek the tomb where Jesus lay.
Alleluia! alleluia! alleluia!

3 An angel clad in white they see,
Who sits and speaks unto the three,
"Your Lord will go to Galilee."
Alleluia! alleluia! alleluia!

4 That night the Apostles met in fear;
Among them came their master dear
And said: "My peace be with you here."
Alleluia! alleluia! alleluia!

5 When Thomas first the tidings heard
That they had seen the risen Lord,
He doubted the disciples' word.
Alleluia! alleluia! alleluia!

6 "My pierced side, O Thomas, see,
And look upon My hands, My feet;
Not faithless but believing be."
Alleluia! alleluia! alleluia!

7 No longer Thomas then denied;
He saw the feet, the hands, the side;
"You are my Lord and God!" he cried.
Alleluia! alleluia! alleluia!

8 How blest are they that have not seen
And yet whose faith has constant been,
For they eternal life shall win.
Alleluia! alleluia! alleluia!

9 On this most holy day of days
Be laud and jubilee and praise:
To God your hearts and voices raise.
Alleluia! alleluia! alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: O sons and daughters of the King
• Title: O Sons and Daughters of the King
• Author (attributed to): Jean Tisserand, d. 1494
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-66 (alt. )
• Meter: 888 and alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Mark 16:5-7
  ;
  John 20:24-29

Tune Information

• Name: GELOBT SEI GOTT
• Composer: Melchior Vulpius, c. 1570-1615
• Meter: 888 and alleluias
• Incipit: 17655 67111 25176
• Key: C Major
• Source: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941 (Setting)