The New Century Hymnal ‎#244

244. O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

1 O sons and daughters, let us sing
the flower of heaven, alive as spring,
o'er death today rose triumphing
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!

3 An angel clad in white they see,
who sat and spoke unto the three,
"Christ waits for you in Galilee."
Alleluia! Alleluia!

4 When Thomas first the tidings heard,
he counted what they said absurd,
but seeing Christ his faith was stirred:
Alleluia! Alleluia!

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

6 On this most holy day of days,
our hearts and voices, Christ, we raise
to you in jubilee and praise.
Alleluia! Alleluia!

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: O sons and daughters, let us sing
• Title: O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing
• Author (attributed to): Jean Tisserand, d. 1494
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1851, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
• Meter: 8.8.8. with alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  John 20:19-29
  ;
  Mark 16:1-7
• Topic: Biblical Names; Easter; Year A: Easter 2; Year B: Easter 2; Year C: Easter 2

Tune Information

• Name: O FILII ET FILIAE
• Meter: 8.8.8. with alleluias
• Key: g minor
• Source: Airs sur les hymnes sacrez, Paris, 1623