Moravian Book of Worship ‎#369

369. O Sons and Daughters

Alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia!

1 O sons and daughters of the King,
whom heav'nly hosts in glory sing,
today the grave has lost its sting.
Alleluia!

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

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

4 That night the apostles met in fear;
among them came their Master dear
and said, "My peace be with you here."
Alleluia!

5 On this most holy day of days,
be laud and jubilee and praise:
to God your hearts and voices raise.
Alleluia!

6 When Thomas first the tidings heard
that some had seen the risen Lord,
he doubted the disciples' word.
Alleluia!

7 "My pierced side, O Thomas, see,
and look upon my hands, my feet;
not faithless but believing be."
Alleluia!

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

9 How blessed are they who have not seen
and yet whose faith has constant been,
for they eternal life shall win!
Alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: O sons and daughters of the King
• Title: O Sons and Daughters
• Author: Jean Tisserand
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1851, alt.)
• Meter: 8.8.8. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Matthew 28
  ;
  Luke 24:1-12
  ;
  John 20:19-29
  ;
  1 Corinthians 6:18
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15
  ;
  1 Peter 1:3-15
• Topic: Easter; Christian year--Easter

Tune Information

• Name: O FILII ET FILIAE
• Harmonizer: Elizabeth Poston
• Meter: 8.8.8. with Refrain
• Key: g minor
• Source: Airs sur les hymnes sacrez (1623)
• Copyright: © 1967 by Elizabeth Poston. All rights controlled by Cambridge University Press Reprinted with permission