The Church Hymnal ‎#670

670. O sons and daughters let us sing!

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

1 O sons and daughters let us sing!
The King of heaven, the glorious King,
O'er death today rose triumphing.
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 sat, and spake unto the three,
"Your Lord doth go to Galilee."
Alleluia!

4 That night the apostles met in fear;
Amidst them came their Lord most dear,
And said, "My peace be on all here."
Alleluia!

5 When Thomas first the tidings heard,
How they had seen the risen Lord,
He doubted the disciples' word.
Alleluia!

6 "My pierced hands, O Thomas, see;
My hands, My feet, I show to thee;
Not faithless, but believing be."
Alleluia!

7 No longer Thomas then denied,
He saw the feet, the hands, the side;
"Thou art 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,
To God your hearts and voices raise,
In laud, and jubilee, and praise.
Alleluia!

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: O sons and daughters let us sing!
• Translator: J. M. Neale
• Author: J. Tisserand
• Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Youth and School Life: Carols

Tune Information

• Name: [O sons and daughters let us sing!]
• Key: g minor
• Source: French, 15th century