Author: Jean Tisserand, d. 1494; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: Christian Worship #456 (2021) Meter: 8.8.8 with refrain Lyrics: 1 O sons and daughters of the King,
whom heav'nly hosts in glory sing,
today the grave has 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 bade their sorrow flee,
for thus he spoke unto the three,
"Your Lord will go to Galilee."
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
4 That night th'apostles met in fear;
among them came their Lord most dear
and said, "My peace be with you here."
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
5 When Thomas afterwards had heard
that that Jesus had fulfilled his word,
he doubted that it was the Lord.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
6 "Thomas, behold my side," said he,
"my hands, my feet, my body see;
and doubt not, but believe in me."
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 Blessèd are they that have not seen
and yet whose faith has constant been;
in life eternal they shall reign.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
9 On this most holy day of days
to God your hearts and voices raise
in laud and jubilee and praise.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Topics: Easter Scripture: Mark 16:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: GELOBT SEI GOTT
O Sons and Daughters of the King