Christian Worship (1993) ‎#165

165. O Sons and Daughters of the King

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 On that first morning of the week,
Before the day began to break,
The Marys went their Lord to seek.
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: "Peace be unto you here."
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

5 When Thomas afterwards had heard
That Jesus had fulfilled his word,
He doubted if it were 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 Blessed 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!

Text Information

• First Line: O sons and daughters of the King
• Title: O Sons and Daughters of the King
• Author (attributed to): Jean Tisserand, d. 1494
• Translator: John M. Neale, 1818-66 (alt.)
• Meter: 888 with Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Easter

Tune Information

• Name: GELOBT SEI GOTT
• Composer: Melchior Vulpius, c. 1570-1615 (alt.)
• Meter: 888 with Alleluias
• Key: C Major