O Filii et Filiae

1 My daughters and my sons hear tell -
The king of heaven, the glorious king
is risen today from death and hell.
Alleluia, alleluia.

2 Now Mary and Salome come
to show their last love for their friend,
and fit his body for the tomb.
Alleluia, alleluia.

3 Amazed, they hear the angel's word,
whose shining form confronts their fear,
'In Galilee you'll find your Lord!'
Alleluia, alleluia.

4 His followers huddle in despair,
when suddenly he's in the room
saying, 'My peace is yours to share,'
Alleluia, alleluia.

5 But Thomas, lonely in his grief,
hears only later, 'He is risen',
and simply cannot find belief.
Alleluia, alleluia.

6 'Look, Thomas, see my wounded side.
Reach out, and touch my feet and hands,
then dare believe that I'm alive.'
Alleluia, alleluia.

7 And now he knows it is the Lord.
He sees the hands, the feet, the side.
He cries for joy 'You are my God!'
Alleluia, alleluia.

8 How happy those who come to faith,
although they have not seen the Lord
for they shall have eternal life -
Alleluia, alleluia.

Source: Together in Song: Australian hymn book II #363