Author: Jean Tisserand, d. 1494; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #386 (2006) Lyrics: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
1 O sons and daughters, let us sing
with heav'nly hosts to Christ our king:
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 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 who 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!
Final Ending:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Topics: Easter; Easter Languages: English Tune Title: O FILII ET FILIAE
O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing