The Worshipbook ‎#527

527. 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.

[Refrain:]
Alleluia!

2 That Easter morn, at break of day,
The faithful women went their way
To seek the tomb where Jesus lay. [Refrain]

3 An angel clad in white they see,
Who sat, and spoke unto the three,
"Your Lord has gone to Galilee." [Refrain]

4 How blest are they who have not seen,
And yet whose faith has constant been;
For they eternal life shall win. [Refrain]

5 On this most holy day of days,
Our hearts and voices, Lord, we raise
To you, in jubilee and praise. [Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O sons and daughters, let us sing!
• Title: O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing!
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1851; alt.)
• Author: Jean Tisserand (d. 1494)
• Refrain First Line: Alleluia!
• Meter: 8.8.8. with Alleluias
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Matthew 28:1-10
• Topic: Christian Year: Easter Day
• Notes: and others

Tune Information

• Name: O FILII ET FILIAE
• Meter: 8.8.8. with Alleluias
• Key: g minor
• Source: Probably French, ca. 15th century
• Notes: As in Pilgrim Hymnal, 1958