Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866; Jean Tisserand, d. 1494 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #139 (1978) Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia Lyrics: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
1 O sons and daughters of the King,
Whom heav'nly hosts in glory sing,
Today the grave hath 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 When Thomas first the tidings heard,
That they had seen the risen Lord,
He doubted the disciples' word.
Alleluia!
6 "My pierced side, O Thomas, see,
And look upon my hands, my feet;
Not faithless, but believing be."
Alleluia!
7 No longer Thomas then denied;
He saw the feet, the hands, the side;
"You are my Lord and God!" he cried.
Alleluia!
8 How blest are they that have not seen,
And yet whose faith has constant been,
For they eternal life shall win.
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, alleluia! Topics: Easter; Easter 2; Easter Languages: English Tune Title: O FILII ET FILIAE
O Sons and Daughters of the King