The Hymnal 1982 ‎#206

206. 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 night the apostles met in fear;
amidst them came their Lord most dear,
and said, "My peace be on all here."
Alleluia!

3. When Thomas first the tidings heard,
how they had seen the risen Lord,
he doubted the disciples' word.
Alleluia!

4. "My pierced side, O Thomas, see;
my hands, my feet, I show to thee;
not faithless, but believing be."
Alleluia!

5. No longer Thomas then denied,
he saw the feet, the hands, the side;
"Thou art my Lord and God," he cried.
Alleluia!

6. How blest are they who have not seen,
and yet whose faith has constant been;
for they eternal life shall win.
Alleluia!

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: O sons and daughters, let us sing
• Author (attributed to): Jean Tisserand, 15th cent.
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866
• Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia
• Meter: 888 with Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Easter

Tune Information

• Name: O FILII ET FILIAE
• Arranger: Richard Proulx, b. 1937
• Meter: 888 with Alleluias
• Key: g minor
• Source: Airs sur les hymnes sacrez, odes et noëls, 1623 (melody)